The Opportunity
The Research Branch of the Parliamentary Library is recruiting Legal Researchers and Senior Legal Researchers for the Law and Bills Digest Section. These positions require legal qualifications.
Parliamentary Library researchers provide high quality information, analysis and advice to Senators and Members of Parliament in support of their parliamentary and representational roles. The work is diverse and challenging and involves providing information or tailored briefings directly to Senators, Members and their staff, often within tight deadlines. The work also involves writing publications, which may include analysis of policy, budget documents and legislation.
The Law and Bills Digest Section works across a range of legal issues of relevance to the Parliament, including responding directly to requests for information from parliamentarians and preparing publications (in particular, Bills Digests).
A merit pool created from this recruitment process may be used to fill ongoing or non-ongoing positions that may arise over the next 18 months. Candidates are welcome to apply and be considered for both positions during the application process.
Who we are looking for
The Law and Bills Digest Section is looking for legal researchers and senior legal researchers with sound judgement who can work across a range of areas of law and legal issues relevant to Parliament. You will need to be able to succinctly and accurately summarise and explain complex legal issues and legislation in a clear, non-technical manner.
The roles requires an ability to write clearly and succinctly, and to quickly find and provide accurate, relevant information and advice to parliamentary clients. As a guide, Legal Researchers are generally expected to have a minimum of 2-3 years experience, while Senior Legal Researchers typically bring at least 4 years of relevant experience.
Job Specific Requirements:
* Researchers in the Law & Bills Digest Section are required to have a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD) qualification (as a minimum).
* Skills in writing for non-technical audiences is highly desirable. Also important is the ability and willingness to develop knowledge in new areas.
* The successful applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a Baseline Vetting (Protected/Restricted) security clearance.
At DPS, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that ensures all our people can contribute to our shared purpose. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, people from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people who identify as neurodivergent, and mature aged people.