Research Officer, Alrc
3 days ago
Non-Ongoing
- Salary: $77 062 to $84 211 plus 15.4% superannuation
- Melbourne, VIC
**Our Opportunity**
Research Officers engage in legal and policy analysis, research, drafting and some stakeholder engagement. ALRC Research Officers are skilled legal thinkers, researchers and drafters, problem-solvers, collaborative team players and display an ability to manage and organise their work in the context of tight timeframes. Research Officers assist the Commission to research and formulate proposals, draft reports and recommendations for reform and work closely with their colleagues to ensure the ALRC’s law reform processes and activities are best practice.
Research Officers are integral to ALRC inquiries and report into either the Senior Legal Officer or the Principal Legal Officer leading the inquiry. Principal Legal Officers report to the ALRC’s Executive Director, Ruth Barson. The ALRC is led by the President, Justice Bromberg.
**Who are we looking for?**
**Key responsibilities**:
Support inquiry teams by:
- conducting legal and policy research on key issues involved in the inquiry;
- undertaking research to identify relevant stakeholders for the inquiry;
- scheduling and organising consultation meetings with identified stakeholders;
- coordinating and participating in consultation meetings and taking comprehensive notes;
- contributing to chapters for consultation documents and final reports;
- analysing and summarising submissions;
- contributing to the formulation of proposals and recommendations for reform; and
- attending ALRC Advisory Committee meetings and recording minutes of these meetings as required.
**Other activities**
- Assist with the completion of corporate compliance activities such as FOI requests, drafting content for the Annual Report and Corporate Plan; and
- Contribute to the ongoing development of the ALRC’s communications strategies by drafting content and providing ideas and initiatives.
**Selection Criteria**:
- Comprehensive legal and policy research skills that can assist the ALRC to complete law reform inquiries.
- Demonstrated legal and policy drafting skills that can assist the ALRC to complete law reform inquiries.
- Proven ability to write clear and concise documents, to clearly articulate complex ideas and concepts and to communicate with influence.
- Demonstrated capacity to foster productive working relationships, working in a team, sharing information and ideas, and considering the views of others.
- Ability to work independently, to prioritise tasks and set schedules in order to meet specified deadlines.
As an ALRC employee, you will:
- be part of an inclusive and diverse work environment;
- receive a generous starting salary and work conditions; and
- benefit from supportive learning and development.
**How to apply**
- your current résumé (no more than three pages)
- your university transcript
- a statement of claims (max. 750 words) explaining why you are suited to the role and the ALRC with reference to the Selection Criteria as outlined above
- the names and contact details of two referees, preferably including a current supervisor.
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