Expression of Interest
Policy Officer
Legal Services Council
Location – Sydney with flexible working arrangements available
Employment type – Temporary (up to 24 December ****) Full-time positions (35 hrs per week)
Grade/Salary – Departmental Professional Officer Grade 3, Base Salary ($121,845 – $133,105), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
Your role
This Policy Officer role supports the Legal Services Council in overseeing the Legal Profession Uniform Law scheme across NSW, Victoria and Western Australia.
It's a unique opportunity to contribute to high-profile legal policy and regulatory reform within a small, specialist team.
You'll work on complex and meaningful initiatives that shape the regulation of the legal profession, gaining exposure to legislative development, stakeholder engagement and government decision-making processes.
What you'll do
As part of the Legal Services Council Secretariat within the Department of Communities and Justice, you will:
Undertake research and analysis to inform policy and regulatory initiatives
Prepare discussion papers, briefs, submissions and policy advice
Support legislative and regulatory reform, including instructing on drafting
Coordinate working groups, committee meetings and stakeholder consultations
Contribute to monitoring, reporting and evaluation of regulatory outcomes
Work as part of a small, collaborative and high-performing policy team that values professionalism, integrity and sound legal analysis.
What we're looking for
Legal qualifications (Bachelor of Laws or equivalent) and sound knowledge of Commonwealth and State law and the legislative process.




Experience in policy development, regulatory reform or legal advisory roles, including preparing high-quality written advice under time constraints.
Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to interpret complex legal and policy issues and provide clear, practical recommendations.
Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to manage sensitive information and coordinate consultations effectively.
Download the
role description
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How to apply
Click apply, attach an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) addressing the 2 targeted questions below with a brief outline on how you meet the requirements of the role:
Can you describe a time when you analysed a complex regulatory framework or piece of legislation and had to translate it into practical policy advice?
What approach did you take, and what was the outcome?
Describe a time when you were involved in consultations with stakeholders who had conflicting views or perspectives.
How did you manage the process and ensure a productive outcome?
Applications close:
Sunday, 08 March **** at 11:59pm AEDT.
Other information
This chance is only available to ongoing or temporary DCJ employees.
Contractors are not eligible to apply.
If you've got a question about the role or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including an alternate method submission of the application), please contact the hiring manager Andrew Small at
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Visit
Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website
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Thank you for your interest in this role.
We look forward to receiving your application.

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