Commonwealth HR Legal/Policy Officer

3 days ago

Canberra, Australia Allygroup Full time

Overview

Allygroup is seeking senior legal, policy, or employment law professionals to support federal government clients. Roles involve high-level policy development, governance, and litigation support across various departments and locations in Australia. Some opportunities may be short-term secondments with potential extensions.

Key Responsibilities

- Policy Development: Draft amendments to internal policies relating to conflicts of interest and the acceptance of gifts, benefits, and hospitality, aligning with best practice and governance outcomes.
- Stakeholder Coordination: Lead cross-divisional working groups to facilitate policy development and secure endorsement from policy owners.
- Assurance Framework Design: Collaborate with finance and governance teams to design assurance frameworks assessing compliance with conflict of interest requirements and the effectiveness of arrangements for employees and contractors.
- Governance and Reporting: Define objectives, assurance activities, timelines, responsibilities, and robust governance and reporting mechanisms.
- Briefing Preparation: Produce briefing materials to support endorsements and implementation of policy updates and assurance frameworks.

What You Need to Do Now

- To apply, click the Apply Now button or send a resume and cover letter to recruitment@allygroup.com.au expressing interest.
- For a confidential talk, call 02 5104 3170. Applications close COB on the specified date; late applications may be considered for similar roles.

About You (Sample Roles)

We have multiple openings across different government sectors, including:

- Senior Associate/Litigation roles supporting Commonwealth departments with 6+ years post-admission experience and a strong background in complex litigation and public law.
- FOI/privacy-focused roles requiring knowledge of the Privacy Act, information-sharing provisions, and cross-agency data governance.
- Remuneration and HR analytics roles requiring data modelling, Actuarial data use, and stakeholder engagement in government contexts.

What We Offer

- Impactful Work: Contribute to high standards of integrity and governance.
- Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.
- Supportive Environment: Collaborative teams with access to resources and support services.
- Competitive Remuneration: Attractive salary packages.

Note: Some postings may require Australian citizenship and security clearances (e.g., Baseline or NV1) and may specify Canberra, Sydney, or other locations with possible travel or office-based arrangements.

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