The Office of the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security (OIGIS) is central to the independent oversight of the Australian intelligence and security agencies. The Inspector General is an independent statutory office holder who reviews the activities of Australia’s intelligence and security agencies to ensure they act legally and with propriety, comply with ministerial guidelines and directives, and respect human rights. All IGIS staff members assist the Inspector-General to provide assurance to ministers, the parliament and the public that these agencies are using their powers as intended. We are a small portfolio agency, proud of our contribution to the national interest. We recognise that our people are our greatest asset – we recruit and retain highly capable, motivated professionals with high levels of integrity and personal drive; and we invest in, and value, their development. Further, we offer a rewarding, positive, and inclusive environment, empowering staff to work flexibly in their contribution to the achievement of agency goals. At OIGIS, we offer an attractive package which includes a combination of competitive remuneration, rewarding job opportunities and a high performing team environment, including: generous employee benefits with competitive salary and the potential for other allowances and benefits flexible working arrangements including family friendly, caring and work-life balance provisions professional development opportunities including further study, training and professional memberships a team of intelligent, experienced and engaged leaders committed to achieving outcomes a supportive, balanced culture that fosters inclusion, personal growth and the balance between professional and personal endeavours.   The IGIS Legal and Assurance Branch plays a critical role in ensuring that the Office can meet the objects of the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security Act 1986. As key advisers to a small agency, the work is diverse, challenging and highly rewarding. Staff in the Branch are expected to operate with high levels of autonomy, and have opportunities to work collaboratively to build expertise across a range of areas. The Legal team within the Legal and Assurance Branch of the IGIS is a dedicated team of legal officers and legal policy officers responsible for the provision and facilitation of legal advice, services, training and support in fulfilment of the IGIS’s functions. The Assistant Director, Legislation & Legal Policy is a diverse role responsible for providing high-level policy advice on a range of complex legislative issues. This role plays a critical part in the analysis of legislation impacting government operations and public policy, including national security and oversight. The Assistant Director, Legislation & Legal Policy will be expected to provide strategic oversight and direction for the review of existing legislation and lead legislative reform initiatives in alignment with government priorities. Key responsibilities of Assistant Director, Legislation & Legal Policy work effectively with policy departments on the development of legislation relevant to the functioning of the IGIS and the oversight of intelligence and security matters build effective and solutions driven relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders, including policy agencies and other oversight bodies lead and coordinate the review and analysis of new or amended legislative proposals in collaboration with key stakeholders, while ensuring the overarching priorities relating to the oversight of the national intelligence community is met ensure all policy recommendations and legislative reforms are compatible with the IGIS’ oversight functions prepare and conduct internal and external legal training and development for both the legal team and the office provide advice, draft submissions, and support the appearance of the Inspector-General before the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security and other parliamentary committees assist with drafting submissions to relevant inquiries, including the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security and the Independent National Security Legislation Monitor where required, provide high quality strategic, practical and technically sound legal advice on matters related to the functions of the IGIS contribute to the effective functioning of the Agency Oversight, Enterprise Management, and Legal and Assurance Branches, and the IGIS more broadly undertake other duties relating to the work of the section, which may include acting in the role of Director, Legal, as required. familiarity with the legislative cycle, including experience with new policy proposals and/or Parliamentary and Cabinet processes experience with complex legislative reform processes a developed understanding of national security and intelligence legislative frameworks. Essential requirements the ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Positive Vetting clearance a degree in law from an Australian university, or a comparable overseas degree which is recognised in Australia for admission to practice a practicing certificate, or the ability to obtain a practicing certificate in the ACT. The IGIS would support suitable candidates through a Practical Legal Training program if they do not currently hold a practicing certificate. To be successful in this role you will have: the ability to conduct thorough legal research and have excellent familiarity with legal research tools and resources a desire to work in a productive, values-driven organisation and to achieve results a positive attitude, energy and commitment to the objectives of the IGIS a collaborative and respectful approach to all aspects of your work the ability to conduct your work in an organised and flexible manner within a small team experience in legislation reform and/or new policy proposals a demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment, show initiative and work effectively in a small team a demonstrated ability to work in a highly sensitive workplace and to resolve complex problems a demonstrated ability to guide, mentor and develop junior team members an aptitude for relationship building, and the ability to influence and build relationships with a network of stakeholders, both internal and external a commitment to support an inclusive and diverse workplace relevant legal policy and legislation drafting skills strong interpersonal skills, including excellent written and verbal communication an ability to work in a highly sensitive workplace and to resolve complex problems. Security, suitability and integrity requirements Positions at IGIS are positions of trust. Appointment to our Office depends on the outcome of an organisational suitability assessment. Appointment and ongoing employment at the Office are subject to a Positive Vetting clearance being granted and maintained. Security vetting may take many months to complete and requires candidates to provide significant personal information to the vetting authority. In addition, all IGIS staff are required to make annual conflict of interest declarations to ensure the independence and integrity of the Office. Am I eligible to apply? You must be an Australian citizen and you must have a checkable background. Note: we must be able to practically verify, from independent and reliable sources, [cumulative] periods of 12-months or more spent outside Australia. You must be willing to undergo a comprehensive security clearance suitability assessment. Note: ‘willing to undergo’ means fully cooperating in the assessment process, including the timely provision of information and documentary evidence. Applicants are required to apply using the webform on the IGIS website by Wednesday 12 February 2025 at 11:30pm AEDT. No extensions will be granted and late applications will not be accepted. The post Assistant Director, Legislation & Legal Policy – EL1 appeared first on Indigenous Employment Australia | Indigenous Jobs and Opportunities.