Parliamentary Counsel's Office The Parliamentary Counsel's Office (PCO) provides the Government with a comprehensive and integrated range of high-quality services for the drafting of, and access to, legislation and the giving of advice and information about legislation.
As an Assistant Parliamentary Counsel, you will be engaged in the drafting of Bills, regulations, environmental planning instruments, and other subordinate legislation, and associated legal work.
This role is for you if you:Are admitted or eligible for admission in Australia as an Australian legal practitioner and holding a practising certificate as a barrister or solicitor.Have a detailed knowledge of NSW law, constitutional law, and parliamentary and legislative processes.Have analytical and problem-solving skills, policy implementation skills, effective writing skills, and an eye for detail.Have extensive experience in the techniques and processes for the drafting of legislation and the translation and application of legislative proposals.Key accountabilitiesUndertake complex drafting projects (including preparing drafts of Bills and subordinate legislation and environmental planning instruments).Advise on the legality of proposed subordinate legislation and other instruments, including advice on the feasibility of legislative proposals and interpretation of legislation to assist clients and other staff in their requirements for legislation.Undertake detailed research and critical analysis for more senior drafters.Examine and comment on the drafts prepared within the Office as part of the Office's quality control process.Supervise other drafters by providing regular guidance, feedback, and support and providing training and development opportunities.Assist with any office or drafting projects as required by the Parliamentary Counsel.For further information see the Role Description.
Please note that some afterhours work may be required, particularly around parliamentary sitting times.
After hours work is managed within the rostering, flexible working, or paid overtime arrangements applicable to the team.
How to applyApplications should be submitted online at www.iworkfor.nsw.gov.au.
Applications must include:
A current resume/curriculum vitae, including the contact details for two referees.A cover letter (no more than 2 pages), which must include responses to the following targeted questions:Describe the most complex or sensitive drafting project for which you have been responsible in the past 18 months, including the challenges it presented and how you dealt with those challenges.Based on your experience, what do you believe are the qualities and practices that make a person a good supervisor?Applicants should read the role description and consider the key accountabilities, focus capabilities, and essential requirements when preparing their resume and cover letter.
The selection process will include undertaking assessments to assist in determining your suitability for the role.
Shortlisted applicants will be required to attend for an interview and undertake two other capability assessment exercises.
Our commitment to diversity and flexibilityPCO is committed to ensuring the sector reflects the NSW community it serves.
Diverse workforces are more innovative, productive, and increase the delivery of high-quality services.
We welcome and encourage applications from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTI, people with disability, women, and other diversity groups.
PCO also endeavours to make roles flexible in a way that works for everyone—the individual, the team, and the clients we service.
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