Allygroup is seeking an experienced legislation lawyer with a strong background in legislative development and reform to undertake a secondment within a large federal government's Legislation and Training Legal Branch.
The engagement will run from February 2026 to June 2026. Full-time or part-time arrangements will be considered; however, the secondee must be able to work onsite for at least two-thirds of the time.
Roles and responsibilities
Develop and review primary and subordinate legislation to support the department’s legislative program.
Prepare drafting instructions for the Office of Parliamentary Counsel and liaise with drafters throughout the process.
Draft Explanatory Memoranda, Explanatory Statements, and other supporting legislative documentation.
Provide high‑quality legal advice on legislative frameworks, statutory interpretation, and legislative reform matters.
Support legislative reform projects by working closely with policy and program areas.
Prepare responses to parliamentary committee scrutiny, including Senate and Joint Committee inquiries.
Conduct legal and legislative research to support policy development and decision‑making.
Produce accurate work under short timeframes while maintaining strong attention to detail.
Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to support legislative processes.
Relevant experience
Ideally, EL1-equivalent level or higher, with a minimum of 5 years’ post‑admission experience.
Strong experience in the development of primary and subordinate legislation, drafting processes, preparation of explanatory materials, familiarity with parliamentary processes, and responding to parliamentary committee scrutiny.
Experience providing legal advice within short timeframes is preferred.
Previous APS experience, including familiarity with obligations under the Legal Services Directions 2017, is desirable.
Requirements
Baseline security clearance is mandatory
Preference for the secondee to be based onsite, Canberra ACT.
Full-time or part-time arrangements will be considered; however, the secondee must be able to work onsite for at least two-thirds of their time.
Applications must include a current resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria outlined in the position description. This statement should detail your skills, knowledge, and experience, explaining why they are a suitable fit for the role while addressing the duty statement and selection criteria.
Application for this position closes at 12:00pm on Thursday, 12 February 2026. However, applications submitted after this date will be considered for similar roles in the future.
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.