Policy Officer | Full-Time Temporary

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Details: The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions is the independent prosecution authority of the Australian Capital Territory.
It comprises the Director of Public Prosecutions, an independent statutory officer, and staff employed under the Public Sector Management Act 1994, to assist the Director.
The role of the Policy Officer is to provide policy advice to the Director and Executive, including on Cabinet submissions, law reform, and other project work.
You will work closely with other sections of the office, ensuring that law reform issues are raised with the Executive and brought to the attention of Government.
The role also represents the Director and Executive in policy-related meetings.
The classification will be based on the successful applicant's skills and experience at either the prosecutor grade 1-2 or 3 level.
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.
Eligibility / Other Requirements: The successful candidate will be admitted to or eligible to practice as a legal practitioner in the ACT and will be required to undergo a pre-employment criminal record check.
How to Apply: Please submit a written "pitch" of no more than two pages responding to the capabilities listed under 'What You Require' in the Position Description, along with your current curriculum vitae and contact details of at least two referees.
Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.
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