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GIANINA COBURN

Canberra,ACT

Summary

I am an experienced Legal Policy Officer with specialist experience in criminal law and policy. I have a strong background in developing and implementing policies that address complex legal issues, particularly in the areas of criminal justice reform and the protection of vulnerable populations. I have an analytical approach to legal challenges and a commitment to advancing reforms that improve the experiences of people engaging with the justice system. Experienced in collaborating with diverse stakeholders, including government agencies, community organisations, and legal professionals, to create apolicies that promote fairness and equity within the legal system. Adept at navigating the intricacies of legislative processes and delivering informed, strategic advice to senior leadership.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

A/g Senior Policy Officer (SOG C)

Justice and Community Safety Directorate, ACT Government
Canberra, ACT
07.2023 - Current

Provide high-level legal policy advice to senior executives and government officials on law policy and legislative reform.

Preparation of high-quality reports, submissions, briefs, speeches, and correspondence on complex strategic and legal policy issues related to criminal law.

Drafting of Cabinet documents required for legislative amendments.

Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders and the community to align actions, advice, and information with Government priorities and stakeholder needs.

deliver law reform and project management relating to criminal law including family and sexual violence, sentencing, bail, raising the minimum age of criminal responsibility (MACR), criminal offences, concepts of criminal responsibility and police powers.

Implementation of criminal legislative reforms based on recommendations by Royal Commissions, accepted by the ACT Government.
Undertake scrutiny of ACT Bills for consistency with ACT criminal law policy, including structure of offences and penalty provisions.

Policy Officer (ASO 6)

Justice and Community Safety Directorate
ACT Government
03.2023 - 07.2024
  • Criminal Law Legislation, Policy and Programs

Policy Officer (ASO 5)

Justice and Community Safety Directorate
ACT Government
12.2019 - 03.2023

Criminal Law Stream within Legislation, Policy, and Programs

Graduate Administrative Assistant (ASO 4)

ACT Government
02.2019 - 11.2019

Registered Nurse

Princess Alexandra Hospital
07.2009 - 07.2018
  • Specialising in upper gastrointestinal, breast, endocrine, melanoma, and ophthalmology surgical specialties.
  • Delivered patient-centred care with clinical leadership and excellence.
  • Effectively perform team leader responsibilities when required.
  • Provides advanced nursing care in a defined clinical area.
  • Promoted and supported nursing best practice and education to staff, patients, and families.
  • Participated in quality improvement initiatives by undertaking various activities such as clinical research, quality improvement projects, and procedure development that contributed to the growth of service.
  • Encouraged and facilitated the implementation of new evidence-based practices to enhance service quality.
  • Developed and maintained strong rapport with stakeholders.
  • Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
  • Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
  • Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
  • Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualised treatment plans for each patient.
  • Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
  • Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.

Education

Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice -

Australian National University
03.2019

Bachelor of Laws -

Griffith University
11.2017

Bachelor of Nursing -

University of Queensland
07.2009

Skills

  • Legal Analysis and Research
  • Ability to develop policy in response to complex legal problem
  • Ability to interpret laws and provide accurate advice
  • Experience in developing and evaluating legislation
  • Experience in preparing a broad range of policy and government documents
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Policy evaluation
  • Experienced in Cabinet processes and government business

References

  • Cate Allingham, Senior Director (current Director), Legislation, Policy and Programs, Justice and Community Safety Directorate, (02) 6207 0634, Cate.Allingham@act.gov.au
  • Toni Burgess, Senior Director (previous Director), Legislation, Policy and Programs, Justice and Community Safety Directorate, (02) 6207 5647, Toni.Burgess@act.gov.au
  • Suzanne Harlen, Senior Legal Policy Officer (current manager), Legislation, Policy and Programs, Justice and Community Safety Directorate, (02) 6207 6051, Suzanne.Harlen@act.gov.au

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

A/g Senior Policy Officer (SOG C)

Justice and Community Safety Directorate, ACT Government
07.2023 - Current

Policy Officer (ASO 6)

Justice and Community Safety Directorate
03.2023 - 07.2024

Policy Officer (ASO 5)

Justice and Community Safety Directorate
12.2019 - 03.2023

Graduate Administrative Assistant (ASO 4)

ACT Government
02.2019 - 11.2019

Registered Nurse

Princess Alexandra Hospital
07.2009 - 07.2018

Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice -

Australian National University

Bachelor of Laws -

Griffith University

Bachelor of Nursing -

University of Queensland
GIANINA COBURN