Principal Policy Advisor

3 days ago

Melbourne, Australia Hudson Australia Full time

Principal Policy Advisor - Legislation to work lead, drive and support Australia-wide reforms to transform the transport sector. You will work across Australian governments to develop options, negotiate and resolve positions, and jointly deliver through legislative and operational changes. Our goal is a harmonised national end-to-end regulatory framework to enable the introduction of automated vehicles and to realise the social and economic benefits of emerging technologies. No transport background required.

**The opportunity**:
Are you looking for the next challenge in your policy career? Due to parental leave cover, we are recruiting for a bright, collaborative and delivery focused Principal Policy Advisor - Legislation for a 14 month contract.

This role sits within the Legislative Reform Stream of the Regulatory Reform Portfolio and provides high quality legislative and legal policy advice and services on matters across the NTC Work Program.

Your work will lead, drive and support Australia-wide reforms to transform the transport sector. You will work across Australian governments to develop options, negotiate and resolve positions, and jointly deliver through legislative and operational changes. Our goal is a harmonised national end-to-end regulatory framework to enable the introduction of automated vehicles and to realise the social and economic benefits of emerging technologies

The NTC is a policy and law reform organisation and our projects require critical thinkers, curious minds and adaptable personalities. You will liaise nationally and globally including with Commonwealth, state and territory governments; technology, automotive and transport industries; international partners and law reform institutions; academia; and associated agencies.

**About us**:
The NTC has a unique role in national land transport policy and law reform. We work across all governments and report via the joint Infrastructure and Transport Ministers' Meeting. We seek to harmonise national approaches to improve safety, productivity, environmental outcomes, consumer confidence and regulatory efficiency.

The main duties of the role are:

- Provide authoritative and strategic advice on highly complex and sensitive legal, legislative and policy issues and proposals, in the context of ITMM agreed policy objectives
- Lead delivery of legislative services and manage an on-going legislative program; lead significant components of legislative review and reform projects and the development of legislative schemes
- Identify and advise on new and emerging legal, legislative and policy issues and their implications
- Draft and review a range of legislative documentation, including drafting instructions, bills statutory instruments, and Parliamentary materials dealing with highly sensitive and complex issues, and conduct negotiations to settle documentation

**About you (Key Selection Criteria)**:
You have great interpersonal skills and enjoy working collaboratively. You are an enthusiastic self-starter who takes responsibility for delivering successful outcomes. Your experience and skills include:

- Extensive knowledge of legislative processes and associated policy, parliamentary and legal requirements along with high-level statutory interpretation skills
- Strong track record of delivering legislative reform outcomes
- Demonstrated ability to provide strategic and authoritative advice on complex legal, legislative and policy issues under tight timelines
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders
- High level capacity to represent the organisation positively and engage productively with jurisdictions and industry representatives
- Tertiary qualifications in law

To be eligible to work at NTC you must have unlimited rights to work in Australia and agree to pre-employment screening, which includes probity checks and psychometric testing.

**What you'll get in return**:
You will be working on world leading regulatory reform. You will joining a small, high performing team with a positive and constructive culture and a focus on delivery. You will receive a competitive salary, and have access to attractive employment conditions and benefits, as well as development opportunities. You will have access to flexible working arrangements to support a work/life balance, including hybrid work from home and office-based arrangements.

While our offices are based in Melbourne, the NTC welcomes and encourages interstate applicants given our national focus and work with all Australian governments.

**What's next?**:
To apply, please submit the following:

- a current resume
- a covering letter, which addresses the key selection criteria listed in the position description.

Applications close 12th December. For a confidential discussion, a copy of the position description or to find out more information, please call Emma Grant 0438100625

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