There are two temporary vacancies at SOG A level available in Legislation, Policy and Programs. An opportunity exists to join the Civil and Regulatory Law Branch as a Senior Director (SOG A) in the Housing and Consumer Protection Team. Leading the Housing and Consumer Protection team, you will be responsible for a team developing property legislation, including residential tenancies, unit titles, retirement villages and sale or property legislation, occupational regulation for certain industries and consumer protection related legislation. This vacancy is available now until 12 December, with the possibility of extension to six months. There is also a temporary SOG A vacancy in the Criminal Law Branch . As Senior Director of the Criminal Courts team, you will lead policy and legislative reform related to the criminal and coronial courts, including the drug and alcohol court, as well as options for legislative reform to bail and sentencing laws. The Team also works on mental health issues that intersect with the criminal justice system, such as fitness to plead. The Team works closely with other parts of the Branch and Division on a range of other government priorities related to the ACT’s justice and law systems and processes. This vacancy is available from late October 2025 to late January 2026, with the possibility of extension to six months. Please forward your expression of interest to Ms Nadia Marjan, A/g Executive Branch Manager, Civil and Regulatory Law Branch at Nadia.Marjan@act.gov.au , specifying which role you wish to be considered for. Eligibility/Other Requirements: Legal qualifications highly desirable. Notes: There are two temporary positions available; P46234 ( Civil and Regulatory Law), available immediately up to 12 December 2025 with the possibility of extension up to six months. P53353 (Criminal Law Group), available from late October 2025 to late January 2026 with the possibility of extension up to six months. The successful applicants may be selected based on application and referee reports only. This Expression of Interest process may be used to fill short-term vacancies at Senior Officer Grade A level across Legislation, Policy and Programs over the next 12 months. How to Apply: Expressions of Interest are sought from potential candidates and should include a supporting statement of no more than one page addressing the Professional/Technical Skills and Knowledge and the Behavioural Capabilities which can be found in the Position Description, a current curriculum vitae including the details of two referees. Please specify which role you would like to be considered for. If you have any queries regarding the role, please contact Nadia Marjan, 6207 9655, Nadia.Marjan@act.gov.au Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below. LI-DNI Note There are two temporary positions available; P46234 (Civil and Regulatory Law), and P53353 (Criminal Law Group).
