08511

Closes: 02 May 2024

Classification: Senior Officer Grade B
Salary: $140,226 - $157,418 plus superannuation
Position No: 08511
Directorate: Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development
Advertised (Gazettal date): 18 April 2024
Contact Officer: Kim Szandurski on Kim.Szandurski@act.gov.au or (02) 6207 0810

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Details: About the Job

The ACT Government aims to the most progressive jurisdiction in Australia for our workforce practices. We may be small, but we are already recognised for propelling change through contemporary employment conditions. We have an exciting work agenda, that includes embracing agility and flexibility, and ensuring that our industrial relations and employment framework is prepared to face rapidly changing workforce arrangements in the ACT. Our team is part of the Office of Industrial Relations and Workforce Strategy which is leading work on shaping the culture and workforce practices of the ACTPS.

We have an opportunity for a Director, Legal Policy to join us here in the Public Sector Employment team and make meaningful change and contributions in the ACTPS employment framework.

As the Director, Legal Policy you can expect to be on the forefront of an exciting and challenging work program modernising a responsive and agile employment framework.

Our team is doing some leading-edge work in providing our ACTPS employees with contemporary and supportive employment entitlements. The Director, Legal Policy will lead the preparation and development of policy documentation to assist in progressing legislative reform projects.

If you have a strong desire to perform meaningful work and undertake critical thinking and problem solving, then this is the job for you!

Landing this job will mean leading a team that is responsible for developing, negotiating and implementing enterprise agreements, related policies, and processes, and for providing high quality advice to the ACT Government and directorates. You will provide a leading role in the application, implementation and interpretation of Public Sector employment related legislation. You will also collaborate to develop (or provide advice) on workable solutions, working closely with a vast range of stakeholders across the ACTPS.

Most importantly, you will work with a team of enthusiastic professionals who come from a variety of professional backgrounds and areas of expertise so don’t expect to do it alone. The Public Sector Employment team value a strong work ethic but also have a solid sense of humour. The team has a highly connected and collaborative work culture and would welcome a person who has the interpersonal qualities as well as an agile and adaptive style to match the changing workflow and priorities that come with being a small team within the CMTEDD directorate.

Need ACTPS experience?

No, you don’t have to be from the ACTPS or public sector to apply. We love new and different ways of thinking and we’ll help you learn our context (and acronyms).

Where can you work?

We have access to ongoing hybrid work arrangements including home-based and activity-based working (ABW) when working from the office (located at 220 London Circuit, Canberra City) and our new Innovation Centre.

Diverse background?

The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ+ are encouraged to apply. Hear about CMTEDD from some of our staff.

Eligibility/ Other Requirements:

⦁Legal qualifications or extensive experience in a legal discipline are highly desirable.
⦁Qualification/s or extensive experience in an IR or HR related discipline are desirable.
⦁Knowledge of ACT Public Sector Whole-of-Government processes and procedures in relation to legislative reform is desirable.

Note: A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. There is also a future temporary employment opportunity in the team and this recruitment process may also lead to an offer of temporary employment to an additional applicant.

How to Apply:  Please submit a two-page (maximum!) pitch addressing the professional and behavioural capabilities, along with your current curriculum vitae, listing two referees and their contact details.


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