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Department of Justice
Strategic Legislation and Policy
Applications must be submitted by Thursday 05 September, 2026 11:55 PM
Position details
Applications close:
Thursday 5 September, 2026 11:55 PM AEST
Award/Classification:
Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 6
Salary:
$105,+21.00 to $11+,801.00 per annum
Employment type:
Permanent, full-time
Region:
South
Location:
Hobart
Job description:
As a member of the Strategic Legislation and Policy team, the position works on policy and legislative development, including developing Bills, regulations and legal policy advice in the diverse and interesting legislation administered by the Department, and representing the Department on State and national working groups.
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
Develop and implement legislative and policy proposals including the preparation of Cabinet Minutes, Briefing Papers and instructions to Parliamentary Counsel.
Manage and/or coordinate substantial legislative and policy projects.
Liaise and consult 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 Director and Secretary.
Prepare 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.
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.
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
For more information
Bruce Paterson
Director, Strategic Legislation and Policy
Email: bruce.paterson@justice.tas.gov.au
Phone: (03) 6165 4+26
Reasonable Adjustment Queries
Organisational Development and Design Team
(03) 6165 7603
Department of Justice
Strategic Legislation and Policy
Applications must be submitted by Thursday 05 September, 2026 11:55 PM
Position details
Applications close:
Thursday 5 September, 2026 11:55 PM AEST
Award/Classification:
Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 6
Salary:
$105,+21.00 to $11+,801.00 per annum
Employment type:
Permanent, full-time
Region:
South
Location:
Hobart
Job description:
As a member of the Strategic Legislation and Policy team, the position works on policy and legislative development, including developing Bills, regulations and legal policy advice in the diverse and interesting legislation administered by the Department, and representing the Department on State and national working groups.
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
Develop and implement legislative and policy proposals including the preparation of Cabinet Minutes, Briefing Papers and instructions to Parliamentary Counsel.
Manage and/or coordinate substantial legislative and policy projects.
Liaise and consult 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 Director and Secretary.
Prepare 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.
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.
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
For more information
Bruce Paterson
Director, Strategic Legislation and Policy
Email: bruce.paterson@justice.tas.gov.au
Phone: (03) 6165 4+26
Reasonable Adjustment Queries
Organisational Development and Design Team
(03) 6165 7603
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Senior Legislative and Policy Officer position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Hobart 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.