Policy Officer - Canberra, Australia - ACT Government

ACT Government

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Canberra, Australia

1 week ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

An opportunity exists to join the Civil and Regulatory Law Branch in the Liquor, Racing and Gaming Team.

In this role you will be able to make a real and lasting impact on gambling regulation and gambling harm reduction in the Territory.

The Liquor, Racing and Gaming Policy team within the Civil and Regulatory Law Branch is responsible for providing policy advice and developing legislation in relation to the regulation of liquor, racing and gaming in the ACT.

This includes supporting the Government's regulatory and harm reduction initiatives and the delivery of gaming related commitments made under the Parliamentary and Governing Agreement of the 10th Assembly.

The team works closely with Access Canberra, as the regulator, the community and industry stakeholders to formulate policy and legislation advice to Government and to develop and implement initiatives

The Policy Officer requires strong organisational and communication skills, including experience in preparing ministerial briefs, submissions and correspondence within set timeframes.

The Policy Officer will be responsible for a secretariat role within the team and assisting to manage administrative duties to support programs managed by the team.

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 diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility/ Other Requirements

Relevant tertiary qualifications in law, economics or a related field or significant study towards gaining qualifications is desirable but not essential.

Note:

This is a temporary position available immediately for six months.

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_ Applications should be sent directly to the Contact Officer._

Note:

This is a temporary position available immediately for six months.

Career interest categories:

Administration and Governance
Justice, Policing and Corrections
Legal and Courts