On 13 September 2024, the ACT Government assumed a caretaker role, with an election to be held 19 October 2024.
Information on this website will be published in accordance with the Guidance on Caretaker Conventions until after the election and conclusion of the caretaker period.
Deputy Parliamentary Counsel Full-time Executive Details: Applications are sought for the position of Deputy Parliamentary Counsel.
The Parliamentary Counsel's Office (PCO) provides legislative drafting and publishing services for the ACT.
The PCO also maintains the ACT Legislation Register ( where ACT legislation and legislative material are notified and published.
The primary responsibilities of the Deputy Parliamentary Counsel are to: Lead and manage a group of legislative counsel; Develop, plan and coordinate legislative drafting services for client directorates and individual Legislative Assembly members; Assist the Parliamentary Counsel to develop, plan and coordinate legislative publishing services (particularly through the ACT legislation register) to ensure good access to ACT legislation and legislative material.
The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace.
As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.
Eligibility/Other Requirements: Admission to practice as a legal practitioner of the ACT Supreme Court, the High Court, or the Supreme Court of a State or another Territory is required.
Demonstrates highly developed capacity to provide legislative drafting and publishing services.
Demonstrates significant expertise in the provision of legal, policy and other advice in relation to legislative proposals.
Remuneration: The position attracts a remuneration package ranging from $281,899 - $293,175 depending on current superannuation arrangements of the successful applicant.
This includes a cash component of $250,582.
Note: An order of merit will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future vacancies over the next 12 months.
Contract: The successful applicant will be engaged under a performance-based contract for a period of up to five years.
Prospective applicants should be aware that long-term engagements are tabled in the ACT Legislative Assembly.
How to apply: Applicants are requested to submit an application of no more than two pages providing details of their relevant experience and skills, with consideration of the Executive Capabilities, relating to the responsibilities outlined above, a copy of current curriculum vitae and the name and contact details for two referees.
Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.
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