EL1/EL2 Senior Legal Policy Officer

Allygroup is seeking an experienced Senior Legal Policy Officer to support a federal government client in delivering regulatory functions under a national scheme. This role suits a senior legal or policy professional with experience in regulation, administrative decision-making, or legal policy.

This position is based in Canberra and requires a current NV1 security clearance (or higher). It is offered on a part-time basis, with a flexible schedule of one to three days per week. The initial contract term is six months, concluding on 20 December 2025, with the possibility of extension for up to two additional three-month periods.

The successful candidate will play a key role in managing workflows, addressing backlogs, and ensuring the timely and effective processing of notifications under a nationally significant regulatory scheme. They will also contribute to legal assessments, process improvement, and the development of guidance and training materials.

Key responsibilities:

  • triage and process incoming notifications

  • conduct legal and regulatory assessments

  • streamline workflows and address existing backlogs

  • document and implement operational processes

  • prepare and review guidance and training materials

  • provide input into legal policy and regulatory decision-making

  • support the team with ad hoc legal and regulatory tasks

Our ideal candidate will have:

  • legal qualifications (desirable) and/or significant experience in legal policy, regulation, or administrative decision-making

  • strong experience managing complex workflows or teams

  • the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

  • excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills

Previous experience in Australian Government legal or regulatory teams will be highly regarded.

What you need to do now

To apply, click the ‘Apply Now’ button below or send a current resume and cover letter to our team at recruitment@allygroup.com.au expressing your interest in this opportunity. For a confidential talk in relation to this position, please call us on 02 5104 3170. You may also contact our office via phone or email to arrange a Video Relay call or other call services through The National Relay Service. Plain, large font copies of this ad (and related position description/s) may also be requested by emailing recruitment@allygroup.com.au

Applications for this position close at COB on Thursday, 12 June 2025. However, applications submitted after this date will be considered for similar roles in the future.