Assistant Director, Legal and Compliance - ACT Government

Government client (agency undisclosed); Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The ACT Government directorate seeks an Assistant Director, Legal and Compliance to provide legal, regulatory, licensing and compliance advice on complex matters. You will conduct research, analyse legislation, prepare briefs and recommendations, and undertake compliance assessments to strengthen regulatory outcomes.

You will build strong stakeholder relationships across government, industry and the community while upholding ACT Public Service values and maintaining accurate records.

Qualifications

• Legal qualifications or demonstrated experience in regulation and compliance.
• Experience interpreting legislation and drafting briefs.
• Ability to assess regulatory risks and provide clear recommendations.
• Strong research and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of confidentiality and administrative decision-making.
• Experience with water or energy regulation is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal, regulatory, licensing and compliance advice on complex matters.
• Conduct research, analyse legislation and prepare briefs, reports and recommendations.
• Undertake compliance assessments and identify regulatory risks.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships across government, industry and the community.
• Support the delivery of team priorities and improve processes to strengthen regulatory outcomes.
• Maintain accurate records and uphold ACT Public Service values.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Stakeholder management

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Law degree

Job description

The Company

The Company.... Our client is a directorate within the ACT Government, committed to upholding compliance, integrity and accountability across the Territory. Each business unit is supported by skilled and passionate professionals who work collaboratively to deliver projects and initiatives that make a positive difference to the Canberra community. With a strong focus on compliance and regulatory standards, the organisation is dedicated to driving innovation, supporting future-focused development and delivering a customer-centric experience. These values are central to its operations and underpin its commitment to continuous improvement and high-quality service delivery. Please note: This is a six-month contract with hybrid working arrangements, based out of the Canberra CBD office.

The Job

Reporting into the Senior Director, Legal you will be mainly responsible for the following duties:

• Provide legal, regulatory, licensing and compliance advice on complex matters.
• Conduct research, analyse legislation and prepare briefs, reports and recommendations.
• Undertake compliance assessments and identify regulatory risks.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships across government, industry and the community.
• Support the delivery of team priorities and improve processes to strengthen regulatory outcomes.
• Maintain accurate records and uphold ACT Public Service values.

You

To be successful in this Assistant Director, Legal and Compliance role, you must have experience in the following areas:

• Strong research, analytical and written communication skills.
• Ability to interpret complex information, identify key issues and prepare clear, concise briefs, reports and recommendations.
• Sound judgement, attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities independently.
• Understanding of confidentiality, procedural fairness and sound administrative decision-making.
• Knowledge of utility regulation and consumer protection issues, or the ability to quickly develop this knowledge.
• Qualifications in law or demonstrated experience in regulation and compliance highly desirable.
• Experience in legislative interpretation and drafting highly desirable, with water or energy regulation experience advantageous.