The ACT Law Reform and Sentencing Advisory Council (‘the Council’) is an independent expert body, undertaking inquiries and providing the Government with high quality advice in relation to law reform and sentencing matters. The Council has an ongoing sentencing advisory function. The Council plays an important role in monitoring the operation of ACT laws and recommending reforms to ensure that ACT legislation remains current and is responsive to emerging issues.

The Senior Director, Law Reform and Sentencing Advisory Council Secretariat is responsible for a managing a small team to deliver ongoing support to the Council. The Senior Director needs to be an experienced legal policy officer, with a strong legal background and research skills. The Senior Director will also need to have excellent communication and leadership skills, enabling them to effectively and efficiently support the Council’s work to consider and report on matters referred from Government regarding issues of law and legal policy. This role involves working closely with the Chair and Council members, key justice sector and community stakeholders, and other stakeholders. This role also oversees the Council’s administrative and policy functions and the delivery of day-to-day functions.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.

Eligibility/Other Requirements: 

Relevant tertiary qualifications in law.

Notes: 

This is a temporary position available from 02 January 2025 until 30 June 2025 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.

How to Apply: 

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For further information, please visit www.jobs.act.gov.au.