Legislative Drafting Specialist

19 hours ago


Canberra, ACT, Australia ACT Government Full time
About Us

The ACT Government is a leading public service, working to make Canberra an even better place to live. Our team of experts is passionate about creating policies and services that support the community.

Job Title: Legislative Drafting SpecialistJob Type: Full-time

We are seeking an experienced Legislative Drafting Specialist to join our team in the ACT Parliamentary Counsel's Office. This role will involve providing high-quality legislative drafting services and advice on matters requiring expertise and judgment.

About the Role
  • Provide legislative drafting services and advise on complex matters, reviewing the work of other drafters and taking a lead role in committees and projects with significant impact.
  • Assist the parliamentary counsel in leadership, management and building capacity of PCO, including developing and maintaining specialisation in areas relevant to the Territory's drafting needs.
  • Please note this position may involve direct supervision of staff.
Requirements
  1. 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.
  2. Experience with drafting bills and regulations is essential for this position.
About the Salary

The estimated annual salary for this role is $104,219 (based on average salaries for similar roles in the ACT Government).



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