Senior Research Officer (PoV5.2)

at  Parliament of Victoria

JOB DESCRIPTION

Location: Melbourne | CBD
Job type: Full time
Organisation: Parliament of Victoria
Salary: $117,718 - $128,897
Occupation: Legal
Reference: VG/0000427C

The Departments of the Parliament deliver apolitical, professional and innovative services to support our elected representatives, the democratic process and the Parliament as an institution. Through our commitment to diversity and equality, we are actively engaged in promoting and maintaining a safe and inclusive work environment where all employees are respected, valued and supported. We seek to recruit the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation or cultural background. Our employees are the key to our success and bring new and innovative responses to issues and challenges we face in our work in the delivery of quality services to support the work of the Parliament.

• Scrutiny of Acts & Regulations Committee
• Department of the Legislative Assembly
• Ongoing, Full-Time, PoV Grade 5.2, base salary range $117,718 - $128,897

Reporting to the Executive Officer of the Scrutiny of Acts and Regulations Committee (SARC), you will provide high-level legal advice to the Committee in respect of the scrutiny of regulations, legislative instruments and human rights pursuant to the requirements of the Subordinate Legislation Act 1994. A primary function of the role is to assess every regulation and legislative instrument tabled in the Parliament to ensure compliance with the Act.
You will also coordinate and attend meetings of the Regulation Review Subcommittee and prepare the annual review detailing the activities of the Subcommittee.
This is an ideal opportunity for an individual who enjoys the challenges of scrutinising legislation and working in an environment with tight deadlines.
About you
Your communication and interpersonal skills will be a strength, particularly your success in maintaining effective working relationships with a diverse range of contacts.
You will be tertiary qualified in law or have significant relevant experience in this area. Demonstrated experience in interpreting and analysing legislation is essential and a broad knowledge of the Subordinate Legislation Act 1994 and Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006 is preferred.
You will have excellent research, writing and editing skills and experience in producing research reports for a non-technical audience.