Policy/Legal Officer

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Detail information about job Policy/Legal Officer. Terms and conditions vacancy

The Role:
The Legal, Policy and Reforms Section manages all legal, policy and reform matters for the Department including managing key reform projects, progressing legislative reforms (Act and legislative instruments) and legal case file review and advice pertaining to applications for background checks. 
Seeking experienced Legal/Policy officers for short term contracts at APS4, 5, 6 and EL1 level.

Duties/Responsibilities:
• Casework – the review of complex applications for background checks in accordance with the Departments Act and Regulations;
• Providing assistance to Department staff on specific operational, policy and legal matters, such as the spent convictions scheme, to ensure background check assessments comply with relevant and applicable legislation and regulations;
• Assisting with the legal and policy issues and implementation arrangements for reforms (including regulatory design and development) to expand the scope of background checking;
• Assisting to support the Departmental Executive across a number of policy areas including serious and organised crime, justice and national security related committees, boards and councils.

Contract Term - Immediate start with initial 6 month contract and possible extension pending budget and delegate approval 

Security Requirements - Applicants must be Australian Citizens. A NV1 security clearance is required. Ideally the candidate will have a ESC clearance.

Applications close 24 July. Please upload your resume to apply

Call Kelly Shockley 1300 944 936 for any further information