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About the Role

This Policy Officer role supports the Legal Services Council in overseeing the Legal Profession Uniform Law scheme across NSW, Victoria and Western Australia. It’s a unique opportunity to contribute to high-profile legal policy and regulatory reform within a small, specialist team. You’ll work on complex and meaningful initiatives that shape the regulation of the legal profession, gaining exposure to legislative development, stakeholder engagement and government decision-making processes.

Responsibilities

Undertake research and analysis to inform policy and regulatory initiatives
Prepare discussion papers, briefs, submissions and policy advice
Support legislative and regulatory reform, including instructing on drafting
Coordinate working groups, committee meetings and stakeholder consultations
Contribute to monitoring, reporting and evaluation of regulatory outcomes
Work as part of a small, collaborative and high-performing policy team that values professionalism, integrity and sound legal analysis.

Requirements

Legal qualifications (Bachelor of Laws or equivalent) and sound knowledge of Commonwealth and State law and the legislative process.
Experience in policy development, regulatory reform or legal advisory roles, including preparing high-quality written advice under time constraints.
Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to interpret complex legal and policy issues and provide clear, practical recommendations.
Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to manage sensitive information and coordinate consultations effectively.

Skills

Legal qualifications
Knowledge of Commonwealth and State law
Knowledge of the legislative process
Policy development
Regulatory reform
Legal advisory
Written advice preparation
Analytical skills
Research skills
Stakeholder engagement
Communication skills
Information management
Consultation coordination

Location

Sydney

Work Type

Full-Time
Flexible working arrangements

Experience Level

Departmental Professional Officer III

Education Level

Bachelor of Laws or equivalent

Salary/Compensations

$121,845 - $133,105

Benefits

Employer’s contribution to superannuation
Annual leave loading
A challenging and rewarding career
Flexible, autonomous work environment
Competitive pay and conditions
Training and development opportunities
Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs

About the Company

The Legal Services Council oversees the Legal Profession Uniform Law scheme across NSW, Victoria and Western Australia.
The Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) focuses on hiring people who share commitments and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity.
DCJ is building an inclusive and diverse workforce.

Equal Opportunity

We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.