Assistant Director

7 days ago


Canberra, Australia ACT Government Full time

Do you have experience in legal policy and legislative reform? Do you have an interest in the natural and built environments and making a positive and meaningful contribution to the conservation and sustainable development of the Territory?
Then we want to hear from you
The Legal Policy team is responsible for the provision of legal policy support and development of legislation for the Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate. These functions are diverse, and include drafting and reviewing legal instruments, development of legislation, procurement of legal advice from the ACT Government Solicitor and integrity support to the Senior Executive Responsible for Business Integrity Risk.
We are currently seeking to fill a temporary Senior Officer Grade C Assistant Director. The successful applicant will play a key role as a member of the Directorate’s corporate support team as it supports the operations of the Directorate’s divisions.
The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.

**Eligibility/Other Requirements**:Previous experience in legal policy support is highly desirable.

**How to Apply**: Please provide a curriculum vitae, contact details of two referees, and a pitch (of no more than two pages) addressing the selection criteria.

**Note**:
This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of up to six months with the possibility of extension up to 12 months.


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