APS6 Strategic Legal Policy
Core
Develop and implement Commonwealth legislation, regulatory policy, and reform initiatives within a government department.
Role type
Senior Legal Policy Officer (Legislative Reform)
Builds
Primary and subordinate legislation, regulatory frameworks, and ministerial submissions
Domain
Public Sector / Government / Regulatory Policy
Required skills
Legislative drafting, legal research, policy analysis, stakeholder consultation, parliamentary process knowledge, risk identification, written communication
Preferred skills
Environmental policy, natural resource regulation, compliance policy
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Undertake detailed legal and policy research and analysis; Support the development of primary and subordinate legislation; Prepare drafting instructions; Analyse existing legislation and advise on options; Draft ministerial submissions and explanatory materials; Liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders; Coordinate consultation and parliamentary processes; Identify legal and implementation risks
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC