Legislative Drafter

Allygroup is looking for legislative drafters to join a federal government legislation practice. This is an engaging and well remunerated opportunity with an initial six-month term with an option to extend.

Our client is seeking candidates with technical skills and experience in Commonwealth legislative drafting and policy. These candidates will have the opportunity to contribute to high-profile legislative development that will benefit the nation. 

This position offers the flexibility of working from your preferred location, with options for both full-time and part-time employment for the right candidates.

 

The ideal candidates will have:

  • experience in Commonwealth legislative drafting

  • knowledge of emissions accounting and climate change law preferred, but not necessarily

  • a practicing certificate or the ability to hold one

  • a strong understanding of the legal and non-legal risks

  • excellent technical capabilities in developing legislation and experience working with policy stakeholders

  • excellent writing style and attention to detail

 

The duties of the role include:

  • delivering high quality legal services and legislative outcomes

  • drafting legislative instruments that will be subject to Ministerial determination 

  • Exposure draft of legislative instrument/s that detail the emissions accounting methodology underpinning the GO scheme.

  • Revised legislative instrument/s for ministerial determination to give effect to the emissions accounting methodology as part of the GO legislative package.

  • Support the drafting of scheme rules.

 

In return, we offer:

  • Impactful Work: Contribute to maintaining the highest standards of integrity.

  • Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.

  • Supportive Environment: Work within a collaborative and supportive team.

  • High Salary: Attractive remuneration package.

 

What you need to do now

To submit your application, press the ‘Apply Now’ button below.  Alternatively, please feel free to call us on (02) 5104 3170 for a confidential discussion or email your resume to recruitment@allygroup.com.au.