Legal Officer, Australian Law Reform Commission

Non-Ongoing
- Salary: $90,244 to $123 328 plus 15.4% superannuation
- Melbourne, VIC

**Our Opportunity**

Legal Officers engage in legal and policy analysis, research, drafting, stakeholder engagement and project management. ALRC Legal 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. Legal Officers assist the Commission to 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.

Legal 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**:
**_Contribute to Inquiries_**

Support Principal Legal Officers and Senior Legal Officers 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;
- coordinating and drafting chapters for consultation documents and final reports;
- analysing and summarising submissions;
- drafting and 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_**
- Write or assist with writing articles for inclusion in law journals and publications, as required;
- Begin to foster and establish effective relations with key stakeholders through attendance at relevant conferences, workshops, and networking opportunities;
- Assist with the preparation of submissions to other inquiries; and
- Assist with the completion of other corporate compliance activities such as FOI requests, drafting content for the Annual Report and Corporate Plan.

**_ Contribute to the strategic development of the ALRC_**
- Contribute to the ongoing development of the ALRC's website and communications strategies by drafting content and providing ideas and initiatives; and
- Assist with the formulation of press releases and other communication documents.

**Selection Criteria**:
1. Demonstrated experience post university in a relevant legal or policy role.

2. Demonstrated legal and policy research and drafting skills that can assist the ALRC to complete law reform inquiries.
3. Proven ability to write clear and concise documents, to clearly articulate complex ideas and concepts and to communicate with influence.
4. Demonstrated capacity to foster productive working relationships, working in a team, sharing information and ideas, and considering the views of others.
5. Ability to work independently, to prioritise tasks and set schedules in order to meet specified deadlines.

The range and nature of work within the ALRC requires a workforce that reflects our diverse society, and the department provides a number of support mechanisms for employees.

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**

Applications close at **11:30pm AEST on Monday 2 June 2025.**
- 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, one of whom should be a current supervisor.

For further information about the role please contact:
**Name**: Nicole Sechler

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