Assistant Director, Legal & Compliance | ACT Government Regulator
6-month contract (possible extension) | Canberra City, hybrid | $84/hr + super
About the organisation
An independent ACT Government statutory regulator is looking for an Assistant Director to join its Legal and Compliance team.
The agency regulates essential utility services, including licensing, compliance, industry codes and consumer protection, and plays a key role in keeping the ACT's regulatory framework effective and up to date.
The details
6-month contract with a possible extension
$84 per hour + super (PAYG), or $***** per hour for ABN contractors
Start ASAP, subject to a cleared National Police Check
Canberra City office, in the officeMonday and Wednesdayand working from home three days a week
Canberra-based candidates only
The role
Reporting to the Senior Director Legal, you'll be a senior member of a small, specialist team, providing high-level legal, regulatory, licensing and compliance advice and helping plan and lead the team's work program.
What you'll do
Research and analyse legislation, regulatory instruments, government policy and industry developments
Draft briefs, executive papers, decision papers and consultation material for senior review
Carry out compliance checks and assessments, review information from regulated businesses,



and flag matters needing further investigation
Lead consultation and stakeholder forums on complex or sensitive matters, and represent the agency's position
Build strong relationships with ACT Government agencies, regulated businesses, consumer groups, external legal advisers and other regulators
Improve team processes, templates and quality assurance, and identify emerging legal and regulatory risks
About you
Solid research, analytical and legal reasoning skills
High-quality written communication, with experience preparing briefs, submissions, reports or decision papers
The ability to turn complex information into clear, concise first drafts
Good judgement, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently
An understanding of confidentiality, procedural fairness and good administrative decision-making
A practical understanding of how government and regulatory agencies work
Highly regarded
Tertiary qualifications in law, or substantial experience in regulation and compliance
Experience applying legislation and drafting regulatory instruments
Experience in Australian infrastructure regulation, particularlywater or energy
Knowledge of utility regulation and consumer protection issues
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