Aps6/El1 Legal And Regulatory Officer

Lead legislative collaboration, enforce regulatory processes, and guide legal consultations in a 12-month role.

Dedicated to Australia’s prosperity, the department is committed to sustainability through biosecurity, agriculture, and trade. Their vision includes a $100 billion industry by 2030, reinforced national biosecurity, and increased environmental resilience. As regulators, they enforce laws on agricultural goods, food safety, and pest control.

Join a dynamic legislative reform project as a Legal Officer under Export Reform. Be a pivotal member of a 5-person project team, reporting to the Director. Your role involves liaising with legal teams, drafting legislative instruments, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Dive into a 12-month labour hire contract, fostering innovative solutions and shaping the regulatory landscape. Tackle challenges and contribute to a thriving government initiative.

Embark on a pivotal role within a legislative reform project as a Legal Officer specialising in Export Reform. Join a 5-person team, bridging the gap between Legal and project teams. Responsibilities include drafting legislative instruments, facilitating regulatory compliance, and active participation in ongoing consultations. Ideal for a self-starter with regulatory policy/legal expertise.

• Liaison and Legislative Development: Collaborate with legal teams for the development of legislative instruments
• Regulatory Process Development: Formulate processes for enforcing regulatory powers
• Consultation and Codesign: Actively participate in consultations to address legal issues and contribute to code design
• Legal Research and Analysis: Undertake legal research, provide analysis, and draft accurate legal advice
• Compliance Process Implementation: Develop detailed processes for successful compliance activities

The ideal candidate for this role is a proactive Legal Officer with a regulatory policy/legal background. They possess the ability to interpret legislation, engage in constructive conversations with legal teams, and actively contribute to ongoing consultations. A self-starter, the candidate is solutions-focused and adaptable, ready to carve out their role within the project.

• Regulatory Expertise: Background in regulatory policy/legal fields
• Communication Skills: Ability to interpret legislation and engage in effective conversations with legal teams
• Proactive and Adaptable: A self-starter with a solutions-focused mindset
• Collaborative Able to contribute actively to ongoing consultations
• Flexible and Innovative: Adaptable to carve out a unique and effective role within the project

$75-$95 p/h + 11% super