APS6 Strategic Legal Policy

Shape Commonwealth legislation and policy. Join a team delivering high-profile regulatory reform

Your new company 
This large Commonwealth Government department is responsible for delivering nationally significant policies, programs and regulatory frameworks. An opportunity is available to join a high-performing team working on complex legal policy and legislative matters within a prominent policy division.
Your new role 
As a Legal Policy Officer, you will support the development and implementation of Commonwealth legislation, regulatory policy and associated reform initiatives.

Working collaboratively with legal, policy and program areas, you will:

• Undertake detailed legal and policy research and analysis
• Support the development of primary and subordinate legislation
• Prepare clear and comprehensive drafting instructions
• Analyse existing legislation and advise on options for achieving policy outcomes
• Draft ministerial submissions, briefs, explanatory materials and correspondence
• Liaise with internal legal and policy teams, Commonwealth agencies and external stakeholders
• Work with legislative drafters to progress Bills, regulations and legislative instruments
• Assist with the coordination of consultation and parliamentary processes
• Identify legal, regulatory and implementation risks
• Provide accurate and practical advice on complex legislative and policy issues

The responsibilities reflect the candidate’s experience across legislative reform, drafting instructions, regulatory powers, ministerial submissions, explanatory materials and consultation with Commonwealth and jurisdictional stakeholders.

What you'll need to succeed 
To be successful in this position, you will demonstrate:

• Qualifications in law, public policy or a closely related discipline is desirable
• Experience developing legislation, legislative instruments or complex regulatory policy
• Strong legal research, analysis and problem-solving capabilities
• Experience preparing drafting instructions, ministerial briefs and explanatory material
• An understanding of Commonwealth legislative and parliamentary processes
• The ability to interpret complex legislation and translate legal concepts into clear, practical advice
• Strong written communication skills and exceptional attention to detail
• Well-developed stakeholder engagement and consultation skills
• The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work within tight timeframes
• Experience working within the Commonwealth Government or a comparable regulatory environment

Experience in environmental, natural resource, compliance or broader regulatory policy will be highly regarded.

What you'll get in return 
This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to nationally significant legal and policy reform within a complex Commonwealth regulatory environment.

You will receive:

• Exposure to high-profile legislative and regulatory matters
• Meaningful and intellectually challenging work
• The opportunity to collaborate with experienced legal and policy professionals
• A supportive and professional team environment
• A centrally located Canberra workplace
• An attractive hourly rate 

What you need to do now 
If you're interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call or email Laura Meyer on (02) 6112 7654 or Laura.Meyer@hays.com.au.If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.#3012891