El1 Legal Policy Officer

2 weeks ago


Canberra, Australia HAYS Full time

Highly sought after Government Department seeking EL1 Legal Policy Officer

**Your new role**
Seeking experienced EL1 Legal Policy Officer to join a team preparing new legislation to regulate the decommissioning of policy.

This role involves;
- Developing policy and preparing drafting instructions and explanatory materials for a new bill and regulations.
- Reviewing and understanding of specific legislations
- Working with the Office of Parliamentary Counsel, Legislations Unit, Legal Branch and Policy Teams.
- Preparing briefing as required, including to the Minister and Senior Executive Staff.
- Assist the department on any other ad-hoc-policy, legal and regulatory reform work.

You will join a fast-paced team and will be required to deliver drafting instructions and draft bill and regulations within a short timeframe.

**What you'll need to succeed**
To be successful in this role, you must be proactive, detail oriented, analytical and capable of working within a team and with limited supervision when required.

You will have the following qualifications and experience;
- experience in preparing and drafting instructions and explanatory materials; and
- legal qualifications or experience interpreting legislation.

This role does not require you to provide advice, a practicing certificate is not required.

You must be an Australian Citizen and be willing to obtain and maintain a baseline security clearance.

**What you'll get in return**
You will receive a 12 month hourly rate contract, with the view to extend.

**What you need to do now**

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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