Assistant Director Legal and Compliance
- Support the delivery of complex regulatory and compliance work.
- Provide advice on legislation, licensing obligations, and regulatory frameworks.
- Engage with government agencies and contribute to improvements in regulatory processes.
Role: Assistant Director - Legal & Compliance
Hourly Rate: $84 +Super
Contract Length: 6-months + likely extension
Location: Canberra/WFH Flex
We're seeking an experienced legal, regulatory or compliance professional to join an independent ACT Government statutory authority in a senior advisory capacity.
You'll support the delivery of complex regulatory and compliance work, providing advice on legislation, licensing obligations, regulatory frameworks and administrative decision-making.
Working within a specialist Legal and Compliance team, you'll undertake research, prepare high-quality written advice, assess compliance matters and help ensure regulatory decisions are supported by sound analysis and evidence.
Key Responsibilities
Research and interpret legislation, government policy and regulatory instruments.
Prepare executive briefs, regulatory papers, reports and recommendations.
Undertake compliance assessments and review information from regulated businesses.
Identify legislative, regulatory and compliance risks requiring further consideration.
Support utility licensing, regulatory monitoring and consultation activities.
Engage with government agencies, external advisers and regulatory stakeholders.
- Contribute to improvements in regulatory processes, record-keeping and quality assurance.
About You
Strong experience in legal advisory, regulatory compliance or government policy environments.
Demonstrated ability to interpret complex legislation and regulatory frameworks.
Excellent analytical, research and executive drafting capabilities.
Experience preparing briefs, reports, decision papers or formal recommendations.
Sound understanding of administrative decision-making and procedural fairness.
Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to work independently.
Tertiary legal qualifications or substantial regulatory/compliance experience (highly desirable).
Experience in energy, water, infrastructure or consumer protection regulation (advantageous).
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