To obtain a copy of the Vacancy Information Kit for this vacancy, please click on the 'Apply Online' button to the left of this advertisement.The key duties of the position includeThe OpportunitySenior Legal Officers engage in legal and policy analysis and report drafting, stakeholder engagement, project management and leadership. ALRC Senior Legal Officers are exceptional legal thinkers and drafters, problem-solvers, collaborative team players and display an ability to manage and organise their work in the context of tight timeframes. Senior Legal Officers assist the Commission to 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.Senior Legal Officers are integral to ALRC inquiries and report into 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 sophisticated researchers, drafters, thinkers, and problem solvers. We seek people who bring novel ideas, diverse experiences, 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 of the positions:Support the President, Commissioners, Executive Director, and Principal Legal Officers by:1. Conducting Inquiries researching and identifying the key issues involved in the field of inquiry;using experience to identify stakeholders of particular interest for the inquiry for both consultation and inclusion in any Advisory Committee;participating in consultation meetings;undertaking high level analysis of complex issues and submissions;independently drafting, reviewing, and contributing to chapters for consultation documents and final reports;using analytical and conceptual skills to formulate, draft and evaluate proposals and recommendations for reform; andattending ALRC Advisory Committee meetings and recording minutes of these meetings as required.2. Support and mentor legal staff and interns contribute to the cohesion and effectiveness of the inquiry team by sharing experience and knowledge;foster collegiate and nurturing relationships within the legal team; andsupervise and mentor legal officers and interns as required and participate in intern recruitment processes.3. Other activities write or contribute to articles for inclusion in law journals and publications, as required;represent the ALRC at relevant government and/or stakeholder meetings; andassist with the preparation of submissions to other non-ALRC inquiries.4. Contributing to the strategic development of the ALRC participate in cross organisational activities;support the ongoing development of the ALRC's website and communications strategies; andassist with the formulation of press releases and other communication documents.As an ALRC employee, you will: be part of an inclusive and diverse work environment;receive a generous starting salary and work conditions; andbenefit from supportive learning and development.How to applyApplications are to be emailed to ****** 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 abovethe 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 ******.#J-18808-Ljbffr
