Policy Officer

8 hours ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia Act Government Full time

Do you enjoy a challenge and want to help shape the direction of the ACT's justice system? The Civil and Regulatory Law Branch in the Justice and Community Safety Directorate has two exciting opportunities available for individuals looking to work in legal policy, who would like to contribute to achieving great outcomes for the ACT community.

Two permanent positions are available across our Branch. An ASO 6 Policy Officer role is available in our Housing and Consumer protection team and an ASO 5 Policy Officer role is available in our Access to Justice team.

The Housing and Consumer Protection team is responsible for legislation governing private housing such as tenancy and strata law and other civil laws such as defamation, succession, consumer protection and a range of regulatory matters.

The Access to Justice team undertakes legal policy work in relation to administering the National Legal Assistance Program for the ACT and community legal assistance, tribunal and courts legislation, including supporting future coronial reform initiatives and facilitating appointments to ACT Courts and Tribunal.

As a member of the Civil and Regulatory Law Branch, you will also contribute to the wellbeing of Canberrans through your work on the administration of the justice system and developing and administering a variety of justice and community safety initiatives.

As a Policy Officer, under the supervision of team leaders, you will be a part of work developing and implementing policy and legislation relating to general civil and commercial law.

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 and linguistically diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ+ are encouraged to apply.

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

A merit pool will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months.

Submit a pitch addressing how you would approach the role with reference to the capabilities listed in the Position Description (maximum of two pages); and a current curriculum vitae with the details of two referees.

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