Salary Range: $102,171- $108-071 + Superannuation
Duration: Up to 12 months
Vacancy Type: Full Time
Number of Positions Available: 1
Closing Date: 11:30pm, Monday, 06 April 2026
Join a collaborative team and help shape the future of consumer and business regulation in South Australia.
Consumer and Business Services (CBS) is seeking a Senior Regulatory Officer to contribute to the development of operational policy and legislative reform across legislation administered by CBS.
Working within the Regulatory Services Branch, you will undertake research, analysis and policy advice to support the development and implementation of legislative and policy initiatives. You will contribute to projects that deliver regulatory reform aligned with Government priorities and provide high-quality advice to senior decision makers.
In this role you will prepare discussion papers, reports, briefings and responses to correspondence and Ministerials. You will also analyse complex legislative and policy issues and provide timely, accurate advice to the Commissioner, senior executives and other government agencies.
The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, sound judgement and the ability to manage competing priorities while delivering work to a high standard within tight timeframes.
If you're motivated by impactful work, complex policy challenges and collaboration at senior levels of government, we'd love to hear from you.
About the Business
The Attorney General's Department (AGD) is a key portfolio within the South Australian Government, employing more than 1,900 staff. AGD delivers high level legal services and advice to Ministers and government agencies, provides specialist policy support, oversees regulation and compliance functions, and delivers essential services directly to the community.
Consumer and Business Services (CBS) is a division of the Attorney-General's Department and is responsible for protecting consumers, supporting and regulating businesses and recording significant life events for South Australians. CBS is customer focussed and flexible in its activities, providing accessible information and services.
The Regulatory Services Branch is responsible for providing an informative, consistent and responsive service through the provision of high-level strategic advice to, and on behalf of, senior officials, Ministers and the South Australian Government. The branch also develops and delivers legislative and policy reform on behalf of the Minister, Attorney-General and Commissioner that is in line with the Government's broader strategy and priorities.
For more information about the Attorney-General's Department and also Consumer and Business Services, please visit https://www.agd.sa.gov.au/ and Consumer and Business Services | Consumer and Business Services.
Special Conditions for Employment
Employment is dependent upon a National Police Certificate clearance that the AGD finds satisfactory. Successful applicants will be provided further information if an interview is requested. Forms are not to be lodged directly with SA Police (SAPOL) under any circumstances and any fees incurred by applicants in doing so will not be recoverable from the AGD.
Additional Notes
You will be prompted to attach your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter (2 pages) after you have answered the questions via the link below. For more information please download the Job Application Pack and Job and Person Specifications.
For further information about this exciting opportunity that is not covered by this website please contact Melanie O'Sullivan, Assistant Director Regulatory Services, Consumer Business Services on Melanie.OSullivan@sa.gov.au
Click Apply and follow the prompts to submit your application.
The Attorney-General's Department values workplace diversity and is committed to providing a supportive, inclusive and respectful work environment.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and people with disability are strongly encouraged to apply.
The South Australian public sector supports flexible ways of working including part-time working arrangements wherever reasonably possible. The sector is diverse and desires to increase in diversity and to create opportunities for more South Australians.
We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application via the contact above or our website https://www.agd.sa.gov.au/ .
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