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Assistant Director, Legislation ReformFull-time Temporary with a Possibility of PermanencyClassification: Senior Officer Grade CSalary: $124,103 - $133,195 plus superannuationPosition No: 54051Directorate: EducationAdvertised (Gazettal date): 04 June 2025Contact Officer: Janet Abbott onJanet.Abbott@act.gov.au or(02) 6205 5179Details: Are you a high performing officer looking for your next challenge? Are you excited by reforming legislative frameworks to ensure the best outcomes for our children and young people? Do you have experience in policy development, exceptional research skills, and high level written and organisational skills? Then this might be the job for you!The Legislation Reform team is looking for a motivated and conscientious individual with skills and experience in legislative policy development to join us ASAP for 6 months with the possibility of permanency.To be successful in this role you must be able to work cooperatively with others as well as individually with minimal supervision, in a fast paced and at times, pressured environment. You will need expertise in policy development, strong strategic thinking skills, excellent written and organisational skills, and a desire to build and maintain quality relationships with a range of stakeholders. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is interested in delivering strategic legislative reform that will benefit children and young people in our community.SELECTION CRITERIAWell-developed conceptual and analytical skills, and the demonstrated application of critical thought and problem-solving skills in the context of policy and legislation development.Highly developed organisational skills, including goal setting, planning, managing team outputs and individual responsibilities.Excellent written communication skills with demonstrated experience in preparing briefing materials, Cabinet papers and drafting instructions to explain complex matters to the Senior Executive, the Minister, external agencies and schools.Highly developed interpersonal and representational skills and demonstrated experience in leading engagement and consultation that builds quality relationships with stakeholders.Ability to work under pressure, with minimal supervision and meet deadlines while effectively understanding, anticipating and managing competing priorities.Understanding of ACT Public Service Values, demonstrated self-awareness, professionalism and a proven commitment to ongoing cultural awareness. Demonstrated awareness of and ongoing integration of workplace respect, equity and diversity work practices and workplace health and safety principles and practices.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.Desirable: Tertiary qualifications in law, or experience in the development of legislation and Cabinet papers.Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately for six months with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency. This position will be designed for flexible work arrangements and activity-based working (ABW). Under ABW arrangements, officers may not have a designated workstation/desk and work across multiple Education sites. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.How to Apply: Please submit a current curriculum vitae,a two-page pitch and the name and contact details of two referees with a thorough knowledge of your work performance and outlook. Please ensure that one of the referees is your current or immediate past supervisor. The response should outline your knowledge, skills and capabilities against the Selection Criteria listed in the Position Description.Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.NoteThis is a temporary position available immediately for six months with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency. #J-18808-Ljbffr