Assistant Parliamentary Counsel

1 month ago


Melbourne, Australia Office of the Chief Parliamentary Counsel Full time

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time

Organisation: Office of the Chief Parliamentary Counsel

**Salary**: $91,418 - $103,725

Occupation: Legal

Reference: VG/1709049

An exciting opportunity exists for an ongoing role as Assistant Parliamentary Counsel (Solicitor Level 3) with the Office of the Chief Parliamentary Counsel. Please be advised that there are multiple positions available.

An Assistant Parliamentary Counsel is responsible for assisting in the preparation of draft Bills and House Amendments, including receiving and settling drafting instructions on assigned drafting tasks. The successful applicant will also be required to undertake legal research to develop legislative proposals, to be a member of drafting team(s) on assigned drafting tasks across a wide area of law and to assist in drafting or settling proposed statutory rules.

The capacity to express legislation in clear and unambiguous terms consistent with the plain English policy of the Office of the Chief Parliamentary Counsel, good communication skills, an eye for detail and the ability and willingness to work as part of a team under pressure are also essential qualities.

**How to apply**:
Applications close **11:59pm Monday 10 April, 2023.**

**Other relevant information**:
The Department values the contribution of all employees and fair and equitable treatment of all people is integral to all activities. As such the Department offers Reasonable Adjustments for applicants with disabilities on request.



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