Justice Reform Office; Justice Policy and Reform; Brisbane City Are you a legal expert with a passion for policy reform? The newly-established Justice Reform Office is seeking a Principal Legal Officer to drive legislative change in the area of criminal justice reform. In this permanent role, you'll play a pivotal part in shaping criminal justice policies, leading legal policy initiatives, drafting high-level submissions and providing expert legal advice. If you have a degree in law or admission as a barrister/solicitor and knowledge of the criminal justice system, we'd love to hear from you. The Principal Legal Officer, Policy and Strategy of the JRO will be responsible for supporting the Director, Policy and Strategy to deliver policy and legislative tasks associated to the implementation of criminal justice reform initiatives involving legislative reform. Your key responsibilities • Deliver strategic and legal policy initiatives which may include preparation of drafting instructions and instructing the Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel (OQPC) relevant to legislative reform options. • Prepare submissions (including for Cabinet and Cabinet Committees), briefs, ministerial and departmental correspondence, answers to parliamentary Questions on Notice, Cabinet and Executive Council documentation and legal and policy advice for the Attorney-General, senior departmental officers and units within the Department relating to the implementation of legislative reform. • Undertake regulatory impact assessments and, if necessary, prepare Regulatory Impact Statements and related materials. • Undertake detailed and extensive consultation with other departments and agencies. • Prepare material to support consideration by the Rules Committee, including attendance at meetings and briefings as required. • Consult with relevant statutory bodies, departments, professional bodies and community groups on policy matters. • Represent the department in inter-departmental and inter-agency meetings and working groups. Applications to remain current for 12 months Further information We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity . Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply. Documents Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below. Keyword Please use * for wildcard searches. Search exact phrase Check to search for the exact phrase. Uncheck to return jobs that contain any of the keywords. Location Hold down the control (Ctrl) button and use your computer mouse to select multiple options Occupational group Hold down the control (Ctrl) button and use your computer mouse to select multiple options Salary (yearly) Leave blank if you are searching for casual jobs Minimum Maximum Total Remuneration Only used for Senior Medical or Executive positions Minimum Maximum Department or organisation Position status Hold down the control (Ctrl) button and use your computer mouse to select multiple options Position type Hold down the control (Ctrl) button and use your computer mouse to select multiple options (Position Type Tips) Classification Hold down the control (Ctrl) button and use your computer mouse to select multiple options Date advertised Refine your search Location: Occupational group: Keywords: (optional) Username: Password: Forgotten your password? ( ) Need help? Contact us If you have any questions about your account or accessing this website, please contact our helpdesk . Inclusion and diversity We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity , including making any reasonable adjustments to support you through the recruitment process. This recruitment portal is your gateway to a wide range of graduate program positions on offer in the Queensland Government. How satisfied are you with your experience today? * Neither satisfied or dissatisfied (3) Satisfied (4) Very satisfied (5) Comments * Please leave this blank (this helps us identify automatic spam) #J-18808-Ljbffr
