The ACT Parliamentary Counsel’s Office is seeking applications from qualified people for the above legislative drafting position. Assistant Parliamentary Counsel 2 (APC2) is a narrower band, for lawyers who have had significant experience in providing legislative drafting services in a specialised legislative drafting office. The primary functions of an Assistant Parliamentary Counsel 2 (APC2) will be to: Draft legislation (including complex legislation), lead and manage drafting projects and settle the work of other drafters. Work as part of a drafting team and assist the development of other drafters. Take a leading role in PCO committees and projects. 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. Experience drafting bills and regulations is essential. Notes: An order of merit may be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical or temporary APC2 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 Professional/Technical Skills and Knowledge; Behavioural Capabilities, and Qualifications (all of which can be found in the Position Description) when preparing your statement. Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below. LI-DNI
