The ACT Parliamentary Counsel’s Office is seeking applications from qualified people for the above legislative drafting position. Assistant Parliamentary Counsel 3 (APC3) is a narrower band, for lawyers who have had significant experiences in providing legislative drafting services in a specialised legislative drafting office. The primary functions of an Assistant Parliamentary Counsel 3 (APC3) will be to: Provide legislative drafting services and legislative advice in matters requiring a high level of expertise and judgment, to review the work of other drafters, and to take a leading role in PCO committees and drafting projects with significant impact. Assist the parliamentary counsel in leadership, management and building capacity of PCO, including, as required, by developing and maintaining specialisation in an area of high relevance to the Territory's drafting needs. Please note this position may involve direct supervision of staff. 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: Admission to practice as a legal practitioner of the ACT Supreme Court, the High Court, or the Supreme Court of a State or another Territory is required. Extensive experience drafting bills and regulations is essential for APC3 positions. Notes: An order of merit will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months. How to Apply: Please provide an application coversheet, including contact details for two referees, your curriculum vitae (no more than six pages) and a short statement (no more than two pages) outlining how your Skills, Knowledge and Capabilities make you an ideal candidate for this role. You should consider the duties of the position and capabilities required to perform the position in drafting your statement. Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below. LI-DNI
