Policy Officer

22 hours ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia Justice and Community Safety Directorate Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Details: Are you passionate about improving outcomes for vulnerable people in contact with the justice system?

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated policy officer who can support work across a range of areas which may include:

  • Restorative justice legislation and policy
  • Victims of crime legislation and policy
  • Disability justice policy

In this role you will have the opportunity to:

  • Develop solutions for justice system problems
  • Undertake research and analysis
  • Progress legislative change and law reform
  • Develop business cases
  • Prepare reports, briefings and correspondence
  • Support governance and oversight arrangements for cross‐government working groups and committees
  • Work with a wide range of stakeholders from across the justice system

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.

Eligibility/Other requirements: Relevant tertiary qualifications in law or a related field or significant study towards gaining qualifications is highly desirable.

Notes: A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

How to apply: For further information, please visit

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