Job Summary
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- Job posted on: 17th Nov 2020
ACT Attorney-General, Minister for Consumer Affairs, Minister for Water, Energy and Emissions Reduction and Minister for Gaming is seeking applicants for a Legal Advisor to provide policy and political advice.
The Legal Advisor will provide high level policy, analytical and strategic political advice on legislation and legal reform, provide briefings, speeches, correspondence and other outputs; research; liaise with a range of internal and external stakeholders; and work closely with other staff to deliver policy advice.
The successful candidate will have strong research and analytical skills and be a good communicator. An understanding of parliamentary processes and the ACT political system would be an advantage. Your ability to manage relationships with a range of stakeholders and work with limited supervision in a dynamic environment will be critical to your success in this role.
The successful candidate will have a demonstrated commitment, or willingness, to implement ACT Greens principles and policies.
The position will be available from January 2021.
The role is for the term of the Government and is set at Adviser Level 2 at $100,038 - 105,345 depending on experience, plus superannuation and 9.5% loadings in lieu of overtime and Long Service Leave.
The successful candidate will be engaged under a Legislative Assembly Members’ Staff contract, and other terms and conditions of employment are governed by the ACT Legislative Assembly Members’ Staff Enterprise Agreement 2018 – 2021. It is not an ACT Public Service position.
Applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged.
The role is based in the Legislative Assembly, however, given the need for a COVID-safe work environment, flexible arrangements will be supported where possible. Applications for part-time positions will be considered.
For further information please contact Indra Esguerra on (02) 6205 8500.
A position description is attached.