Job Description
We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people living with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers and LGBTIQA+ people.
The Department of Justice supports reasonable adjustment requests in any stage of the assessment process to remove barriers and facilitate full participation in all aspects of employment for applicants with disability. If you have individual requirements that need to be accommodated in order to participate in an interview or recruitment activity, please inform the contact listed at the end of this vacancy.
We are a diverse and inclusive workplace and understand the importance of flexible working arrangements. Talk to us about how this could work for you.
Hours per fortnight
73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available.
Duties
As a member of the Strategic Legislation and Policy team, the position works on policy and legislative development, contributing to projects in relation to the Department’s legislative program which includes the Tasmanian Government’s legislative response to the recommendations of the Commission of Inquiry into the Tasmanian Government’s Responses to Child ****** Abuse in Institutional Settings.
Support and assist with developing and implementing legislative and policy proposals including the preparation of Cabinet Minutes, Briefing Papers and instructions to Parliamentary Counsel.
Work on legislative and policy projects.
Liaise and consult as approved within the agency and with other agencies (State and Commonwealth), private enterprise and industry stakeholders, including the Law Society, Bar Association and Law Reform Institute of Tasmania to ensure their input into legislative and policy development.
Conduct research into emerging legal and policy issues and provide strategic advice to the SLP officers, Director and Secretary.
Prepare and contribute to high level documents for the Attorney-General including replies to correspondence, Minutes, Cabinet Minutes, Issues Briefings, Executive Council papers and Second Reading Speech packages.
Desirable Requirements
Tertiary qualification in law.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
Statement of Duties (358030) Legislative and Policy Officer - January 2026.docx
Statement of Duties (358030) Legislative and Policy Officer - January 2026.pdf
About the Department of Justice (Strategic Legislation and Policy) November 2026.docx
About the Department of Justice (Strategic Legislation and Policy) November 2026.pdf
Information for Applicants (DOJ) Short Form Application.docx
Information for Applicants (DOJ) Short Form Application.pdf
FAQs Short Form Application.docx
FAQs Short Form Application.pdf
How to apply
To apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV. We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
Please note if you submit the details of your referees with your application the Selection Panel may contact them without notifying you.
Please apply online by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.
Refer to the 'Information for Applicants (DOJ)' document for further information. Please note, attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact the Department of Justice Recruitment Team on (03) 6165 4+04.
For more information
Vinton Pedley
Senior Project Manager
vinton.pedley@justice.tas.gov.au
Phone: (03) (03) 6165 4+24
Reasonable Adjustment Queries
Organisational Development and Design Team
(03) 6165 7603
The Department of Justice supports reasonable adjustment requests in any stage of the assessment process to remove barriers and facilitate full participation in all aspects of employment for applicants with disability. If you have individual requirements that need to be accommodated in order to participate in an interview or recruitment activity, please inform the contact listed at the end of this vacancy.
We are a diverse and inclusive workplace and understand the importance of flexible working arrangements. Talk to us about how this could work for you.
Hours per fortnight
73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available.
Duties
As a member of the Strategic Legislation and Policy team, the position works on policy and legislative development, contributing to projects in relation to the Department’s legislative program which includes the Tasmanian Government’s legislative response to the recommendations of the Commission of Inquiry into the Tasmanian Government’s Responses to Child ****** Abuse in Institutional Settings.
Support and assist with developing and implementing legislative and policy proposals including the preparation of Cabinet Minutes, Briefing Papers and instructions to Parliamentary Counsel.
Work on legislative and policy projects.
Liaise and consult as approved within the agency and with other agencies (State and Commonwealth), private enterprise and industry stakeholders, including the Law Society, Bar Association and Law Reform Institute of Tasmania to ensure their input into legislative and policy development.
Conduct research into emerging legal and policy issues and provide strategic advice to the SLP officers, Director and Secretary.
Prepare and contribute to high level documents for the Attorney-General including replies to correspondence, Minutes, Cabinet Minutes, Issues Briefings, Executive Council papers and Second Reading Speech packages.
Desirable Requirements
Tertiary qualification in law.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
Statement of Duties (358030) Legislative and Policy Officer - January 2026.docx
Statement of Duties (358030) Legislative and Policy Officer - January 2026.pdf
About the Department of Justice (Strategic Legislation and Policy) November 2026.docx
About the Department of Justice (Strategic Legislation and Policy) November 2026.pdf
Information for Applicants (DOJ) Short Form Application.docx
Information for Applicants (DOJ) Short Form Application.pdf
FAQs Short Form Application.docx
FAQs Short Form Application.pdf
How to apply
To apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV. We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
Please note if you submit the details of your referees with your application the Selection Panel may contact them without notifying you.
Please apply online by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.
Refer to the 'Information for Applicants (DOJ)' document for further information. Please note, attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact the Department of Justice Recruitment Team on (03) 6165 4+04.
For more information
Vinton Pedley
Senior Project Manager
vinton.pedley@justice.tas.gov.au
Phone: (03) (03) 6165 4+24
Reasonable Adjustment Queries
Organisational Development and Design Team
(03) 6165 7603
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Legislative And Policy Officer (358030) position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Devonport offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.