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Hours per fortnight 73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available.
Duties Conduct research and analysis into legislative and legal policies either individually or in conjunction with other staff to develop solutions, proposals and recommendations.
Undertake and assist with specific legislative and legal projects and policies including planning, development, coordination, implementation, monitoring and review.
Analyse policy proposals particularly in the form of briefings, cabinet papers and minutes.
Develop and maintain relevant documentation including project plans, reports, correspondence, briefings, Cabinet papers and minutes.
Liaise with agencies and other stakeholders where required.
Provide secretariat support to committees and project teams, and general support as required.
Essential Requirements Graduated with a minimum of a three-year undergraduate or postgraduate degree in the last three years or have graduated by the end of January 2024 (qualifying degrees as rated by the Australian Qualifications Framework are at level 7 or above) Post-graduate degrees will only be accepted provided that a three-year undergraduate degree has also been obtained.
Desirable Requirements Tertiary qualifications in law Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents Statement of Duties (Generic) Graduate Policy Officer 11 Dec 24.docx Statement of Duties (Generic) Graduate Policy Officer 11 Dec 24.pdf About the Department of Justice (Strategic Legislation and Policy) November 2024.docx About the Department of Justice (Strategic Legislation and Policy) November 2024.pdf Information for Applicants (DOJ) Short Form Application.docx Information for Applicants (DOJ) Short Form Application.pdf FAQs Short Form Application.docx FAQs Short Form Application.pdf How to apply To apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV.
We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
Please note if you submit the details of your referees with your application the Selection Panel may contact them without notifying you.
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Refer to the 'Information for Applicants (DOJ)' document for further information.
Please note, attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact the Department of Justice Recruitment Team on (03) 6165 4911.
For more information Petr Divis Assistant Director Strategic Legislation and Policy Email: ****** Phone: (03) 6165 4925 Reasonable Adjustment Queries Organisational Development and Design Team (03) 6165 7603