Assistant Parliamentary Counsel 1 Full-time Permanent

4 days ago

City of Melbourne, Australia ClearCompany Full time

The ACT Parliamentary Counsel’s Office is seeking applications from qualified people for the above legislative drafting position. Assistant Parliamentary Counsel 1 (APC1) is a broad band, ranging from entry level positions for lawyers who have not had significant experience in providing legislative drafting services elsewhere to lawyers who are experienced drafters.

The primary role of an Assistant Parliamentary Counsel 1 will be to:

- Under supervision, draft bills for the Government and non‑Executive members of the Legislative Assembly, draft subordinate laws (regulations and court/tribunal procedural rules), and provide legislative advice

- Work in drafting teams and assist in the management of drafting projects

- Actively participate in activities aimed at developing a cooperative and high performing workplace including serving on office committees and working on office projects.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.

Eligibility/Other Requirements

- Admission to practice as a legal practitioner of the ACT Supreme Court, the High Court, or the Supreme Court of a State or another Territory is required.

- At least 3 - 5 years post‑admission legal experience.

- Experience with drafting primary and subordinate legislation is desirable.

Notes

An order of merit may be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future permanent or temporary APC1 vacancies over the next 12 months.

How to Apply

Please provide an application coversheet, including contact details for two referees, your curriculum vitae (no more than six pages) and a short statement (no more than two pages) outlining how your Skills, Knowledge and Capabilities make you an ideal candidate for this role. You should consider the duties of the position and capabilities required to perform the position in drafting your statement.

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.

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