Law and Policy Design Officer

Australian Taxation Office; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Taxation Office is seeking a Law and Policy Design Officer to join a high-performing team of policy, legal and technical experts. The role involves advising on taxation and superannuation matters, influencing policy outcomes, and contributing to significant reforms.

You will engage with Treasury and other agencies, delivering trusted advice to senior executives while shaping legislative design and government measures. We value diversity and inclusive recruitment.

Qualifications

• applies a sound understanding of the policy, advocacy and legislative design processes and works flexibly across a wide portfolio of subject matter areas
• solves complex problems using well researched evidence, works effectively in ambiguous legal environments, including protected projects
• uses strong written and verbal communication skills, with a high attention to detail, to provide clear, concise and practical solutions
• adapts to competing work priorities and delivers influential outcomes within tight timeframes
• builds productive relationships and works collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to influence outcomes and deliver high-quality results
• proactively approaches self and team capability development and contributes to a positive and supportive team environment.

Responsibilities

• applies a sound understanding of the policy, advocacy and legislative design processes and works flexibly across a wide portfolio of subject matter areas
• solves complex problems using well researched evidence, works effectively in ambiguous legal environments, including protected projects
• uses strong written and verbal communication skills, with a high attention to detail, to provide clear, concise and practical solutions
• adapts to competing work priorities and delivers influential outcomes within tight timeframes
• builds productive relationships and works collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to influence outcomes and deliver high-quality results
• proactively approaches self and team capability development and contributes to a positive and supportive team environment.

Skills

Policy design

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Job description

We are a seeking Law and Policy Design Officer to join our Law and Policy Design team.

As a Law and Policy Design Officer, you will join a high-performing, collaborative team of policy, legal and technical experts working on some of the Australian Government's most complex and high-impact taxation and superannuation issues. You will provide sound technical advice across a diverse range of work, with opportunities to influence responses to emerging issues, government priorities and significant reforms as they arise.

This role offers exposure to a broad spectrum of law and policy activities, including new government measures, policy advocacy, consultation processes, litigation outcomes, Senate Estimates, Public Advice and Guidance (PAG) matters, Questions on Notice, and other high-profile projects.

You will engage with key stakeholders across the ATO, Treasury and other government agencies, influencing policy outcomes and legislative design while delivering trusted advice to senior executives and decision-makers. You’ll work closely with Treasury and other partners, play an important role in shaping and implementing initiatives that have a real impact on Australia's taxation and superannuation systems.

We embrace the strength of diversity – through our people and the perspectives they bring.

We are committed to inclusive recruitment practices and encourage applications from people with disability or neurodivergence, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and individuals from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments can be provided throughout the selection process.

• applies a sound understanding of the policy, advocacy and legislative design processes and works flexibly across a wide portfolio of subject matter areas
• solves complex problems using well researched evidence, works effectively in ambiguous legal environments, including protected projects
• uses strong written and verbal communication skills, with a high attention to detail, to provide clear, concise and practical solutions
• adapts to competing work priorities and delivers influential outcomes within tight timeframes
• builds productive relationships and works collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to influence outcomes and deliver high-quality results
• proactively approaches self and team capability development and contributes to a positive and supportive team environment.

The key duties of the position include:

We are a seeking Law and Policy Design Officer to join our Law and Policy Design team.

As a Law and Policy Design Officer, you will join a high-performing, collaborative team of policy, legal and technical experts working on some of the Australian Government's most complex and high-impact taxation and superannuation issues. You will provide sound technical advice across a diverse range of work, with opportunities to influence responses to emerging issues, government priorities and significant reforms as they arise.

This role offers exposure to a broad spectrum of law and policy activities, including new government measures, policy advocacy, consultation processes, litigation outcomes, Senate Estimates, Public Advice and Guidance (PAG) matters, Questions on Notice, and other high-profile projects.

You will engage with key stakeholders across the ATO, Treasury and other government agencies, influencing policy outcomes and legislative design while delivering trusted advice to senior executives and decision-makers. You’ll work closely with Treasury and other partners, play an important role in shaping and implementing initiatives that have a real impact on Australia's taxation and superannuation systems.

We embrace the strength of diversity – through our people and the perspectives they bring.

We are committed to inclusive recruitment practices and encourage applications from people with disability or neurodivergence, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and individuals from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments can be provided throughout the selection process.

Our ideal candidate:

• applies a sound understanding of the policy, advocacy and legislative design processes and works flexibly across a wide portfolio of subject matter areas
• solves complex problems using well researched evidence, works effectively in ambiguous legal environments, including protected projects
• uses strong written and verbal communication skills, with a high attention to detail, to provide clear, concise and practical solutions
• adapts to competing work priorities and delivers influential outcomes within tight timeframes
• builds productive relationships and works collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to influence outcomes and deliver high-quality results
• proactively approaches self and team capability development and contributes to a positive and supportive team environment.

Getting to know the Australian Taxation Office

We are globally recognised for leading best practice in the administration of tax and superannuation, promoting a level playing field and fairness for all. Our work makes a real difference to the lives of Australians and positively impacts their economic and social wellbeing.Our people are problem-solvers, curious, dynamic and are at the heart of our success. We are inclusive and embrace the strength of diversity. Flexible working arrangements are available to help balance work and life.We offer more than you expect. We offer a place where you can belong, a say in how you make a difference, and the chance to grow a successful career.

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