Law and Policy Design Officer - APS 6

Australian Taxation Office; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Australian Taxation Office is seeking a Law and Policy Design Officer to join the Law and Policy Design team. You will work with policy, legal and technical experts on complex taxation and superannuation issues, providing sound technical advice and shaping responses to government priorities.

Roles may be offered on an ongoing or non-ongoing basis across Brisbane CBD, Canberra, Melbourne CBD, Parramatta or Sydney CBD, with flexible working arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Provide sound technical advice across a diverse range of law and policy work.
• Influence responses to emerging issues, government priorities and significant reforms.
• Engage with key stakeholders across the ATO, Treasury and other government agencies.
• Shape and implement policy design initiatives that impact taxation and superannuation reforms.

Job description

• Various locations in ACT. NSW, QLD & VIC
• Ongoing/non-ongoing opportunities with flexible working arrangements

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.
These roles may be offered on an ongoing or non-ongoing basis in Brisbane CBD, Canberra, Melbourne CBD, Parramatta or Sydney CBD.
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.

The Australian Taxation Office is recognised by the Australian Disability Network as a Disability Confident Recruiter employer . This status is an annual achievement and valid for 12 months from the date of issue.

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