58207

Closes: 07 October 2026

Classification: Senior Officer Grade C
Salary: $127,597 - $136,873 plus superannuation
Position No: 58207
Directorate: Justice and Community Safety
Advertised (Gazettal date): 23 September 2026
Contact Officer: Johanna Larkin on Johanna.Larkin@act.gov.au or (02) 6207 9560

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Details: A temporary vacancy is available in the Criminal Law Branch supporting development of priority legal policy and legislative reform relating to domestic, family and sexual violence and criminal law and procedures in the ACT.

The Criminal Law Branch develops and implements policy, law reform and legislation relating to the criminal justice system, including on matters relating to domestic and family violence, sexual assault, bail, sentencing, corrections, policing and firearms.

As a Senior Policy Officer, you will provide high-quality advice, undertake sophisticated legal research and analysis, manage legislative reform and policy projects, and support stakeholder engagement to deliver on key reform priorities. You will work within a dynamic team environment and across the wider branch to support a range of other Government priorities related to the ACT’s criminal justice and criminal law systems and processes.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:  

• A law degree or other relevant tertiary qualifications and/or experience in an appropriate field is highly desirable.
• Experience working with criminal law and procedures and/or law and procedures relating to domestic, family and sexual violence will be highly regarded.

Notes: This is a temporary position available for a period of six months. Suitable candidates may be considered for identical vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. Please note, this workplace is designed for activity-based working (ABW). Under ABW arrangements, officers will not have a designated workstation/desk.

How to Apply: Refer to the attached Position Description for further information about this role.

Interested applicants should submit:

1. A supporting statement of one-page addressing why you are best suited for this position and your experience against the Professional/Technical Skills and Knowledge, the Behavioural Capabilities and the Compliance Requirements/Qualifications outlined in the Position Description.
2. A current curriculum vitae and the contact details for two referees.

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.

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This is a temporary position available for a period of six months.