Director Legislative Services

Location: Adelaide
Classification: SAES1
Duration: Up to 3 years
Vacancy Type: Full Time
Number of Positions Available: 1
Closing Date: 11:30pm, Wednesday 19 August 2026

About the Opportunity

The Director, Legislative Services is responsible for delivering high level legal advice and support on the development and implementation of the legislative program for the Attorney-General, other Ministers and Government Departments.

About the Business

Legislative Services is a business unit of the Attorney-General's Department (AGD) of South Australia which provides specialised legal advice and develops and reviews legislative proposals affecting legislation under the administrative responsibility of the Attorney-General.

For more information about the Attorney-General’s Department please visit https://www.agd.sa.gov.au/.

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.

• Some out of hours work will be required;

• Some interstate and intrastate travel may be required;

• The successful applicant will have:

  • A relevant tertiary qualification in law and hold, or be eligible to hold, a current practising certificate;

  • Senior level experience in legal policy and law reform issues;

  • Sound knowledge of Cabinet and Parliamentary procedures; and

  • Experience providing leadership and supervision to legal practitioners and administrative staff;

• The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working, including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

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 Fiona Williams-Mitchell, Executive Director, Legal and Legislative Services on 7322 7460 or fiona.williams-mitchell@sa.gov.au.

Click Apply and follow the prompts to submit your application.

The Attorney-General’s Department is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

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/.