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The key duties of the position include Our Opportunity
Research Officers engage in legal and policy analysis, research, drafting and some stakeholder engagement. ALRC Research Officers are skilled legal thinkers, researchers and drafters, problem-solvers, collaborative team players and display an ability to manage and organise their work in the context of tight timeframes. Research Officers assist the Commission to research and formulate proposals, draft reports and recommendations for reform and work closely with their colleagues to ensure the ALRC's law reform processes and activities are best practice. Research Officers are integral to ALRC inquiries and report into either the Senior Legal Officer or the Principal Legal Officer leading the inquiry. Principal Legal Officers report to the ALRC's Executive Director, Ruth Barson. The ALRC is led by the President, Justice Bromberg.
Who are we looking for?
We seek people from a wide range of backgrounds who bring expertise in law and/or policy, understand existing legal systems and structures and have an ability to think outside of them, and are skilled researchers, drafters, thinkers and problem solvers. We seek people who bring novel ideas, diverse experience, global perspectives, and are willing to explore innovative ways of thinking and working. People who work for us will display leadership at all levels, value diversity, apply information effectively to solve problems, and work collaboratively to achieve outcomes.
Key responsibilities: Support inquiry teams by conducting legal and policy research on key issues involved in the inquiry; Undertaking research to identify relevant stakeholders for the inquiry; Scheduling and organising consultation meetings with identified stakeholders; Coordinating and participating in consultation meetings and taking comprehensive notes; Contributing to chapters for consultation documents and final reports; Analysing and summarising submissions; Contributing to the formulation of proposals and recommendations for reform; and Attending ALRC Advisory Committee meetings and recording minutes of these meetings as required. Other activities Assist with the completion of corporate compliance activities such as FOI requests, drafting content for the Annual Report and Corporate Plan; Contribute to the ongoing development of the ALRC's communications strategies by drafting content and providing ideas and initiatives. How to apply
Applications are to be emailed to
As part of your application, you will need to provide:
Your current résumé (no more than three pages) A statement of claims (max. 750 words) explaining why you are suited to the role and the ALRC with reference to the Selection Criteria as outlined above The names and contact details of two referees, preferably including a current supervisor. If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process or require any reasonable adjustments, please email
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