Director, Criminal Law Full-time Temporary

ClearCompany; Australia; On-site; AUD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Australia is seeking a Director for its Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence team. The role involves contributing to law reform initiatives and improving legal responses to domestic and sexual violence. The ideal candidate will possess relevant qualifications in law and demonstrate experience in influencing legal policy. This is a temporary position from January to June 2026. Applications are encouraged from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Experience in law or a related field is desirable.
• Ability to contribute to law reform in ACT.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to development of law reform in the ACT.
• Work on projects to improve legal responses to domestic and sexual violence.

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications in law or a related field

Job description

The Criminal Law Branch develops and implements policy, law reform, legislation and programs relating to the criminal justice system.

The Director in this role will work in the Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence team in the Branch and be responsible for contributing to the development of law reform in the ACT as part of work of the team.

The Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence team works on a range of projects to improve legal responses to family, domestic and sexual violence, including work towards criminalising coercive control in the ACT. The position may also, from time to time, contribute to the broader work of the Criminal Law Branch including work in relation to bail, evidence, sentencing, corrections, policing, firearms, unexplained wealth, minimum age of criminal responsibility, and the construction and framing of offences in ACT legislation.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in law or a related field are highly desirable but not essential.

Notes: This is a temporary position available from 5 January 2026 up until 30 June 2026. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

If you have any queries regarding the role, please contact Angela Lauman on [e-mail] [phone].

How to Apply: Applicants should submit a one-page Expression of Interest outlining specific evidence-based examples of your experience to demonstrate your ability to undertake this role, together with a copy of your current curriculum vitae and the name and contact details of two referees.

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.

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Note

This is a temporary position available from 5 January 2026 up until 30 June 2026.