As a service to our members, we maintain this page to disseminate information about legal roles available in the ACT region.
Members of the Law Society may list jobs on this page for free. Non-members may also list jobs on this page, but a small fee will be charged.
To advertise a job on this page, please contact Nicole Karman on nicole.karman@actlawsociety.asn.au or visit our advertising page for paid listings.
Positions vacant
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APS5 Government Lawyer, Workplace Relations (closing 10/2/23)
Workplace relations is a dynamic policy area, which is frequently at the forefront of national policy debates. The Workplace Relations (WR) Group supports the Australian Government’s workplace relations agenda through the development of policy advice, administering key workplace relations programs and engaging with government, industry and community stakeholders.
The Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations has committed to implementing the Government’s extensive Secure Australian Jobs Plan. Key reform priorities focus on further measures to support workers in low paid, female dominated industries; supporting workers employed through labour hire companies; criminalising wage theft and extending the powers of the Fair Work Commission to include ‘employee-like’ forms of work, to better protect people from exploitative and dangerous working conditions. The Government is also focused on improving work health and safety outcomes for workers.
We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated APS Level 5 Government Lawyers to assist with the development of these meaningful reforms and supporting their delivery. -
APS6 Government Lawyer, Workplace Relations (closing 10/2/23)
Workplace relations is a dynamic policy area, which is frequently at the forefront of national policy debates. The Workplace Relations (WR) Group supports the Australian Government’s workplace relations agenda through the development of policy advice, administering key workplace relations programs and engaging with government, industry and community stakeholders.
The Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations has committed to implementing the Government’s extensive Secure Australian Jobs Plan. Key reform priorities focus on further measures to support workers in low paid, female dominated industries; supporting workers employed through labour hire companies; criminalising wage theft and extending the powers of the Fair Work Commission to include ‘employee-like’ forms of work, to better protect people from exploitative and dangerous working conditions. The Government is also focused on improving work health and safety outcomes for workers.
They are looking for enthusiastic, motivated APS Level 6 Government Lawyers to assist with the development of these meaningful reforms and supporting their delivery. -
EL1 Senior Government Lawyer, Workplace Relations (closing 10/2/23)
The Workplace Relations Legal Division comprises the Bargaining and Coverage Branch, Employment Standards Branch, and Safety, Compensation and Institutions Branch. The division works closely with policy divisions in the WR Group to provide legal advice about workplace relations matters to Government. The division also provides legal advice to government on workplace relations legislative reform options, liaising with Office of Parliamentary Counsel (OPC) about the drafting of legislation and providing support to the Minister during the Parliamentary phases of the legislation process.
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Commercial Lawyers, Australian Government Solicitor (closing 15/2/23)
Opportunities exist for corporate and commercial lawyers to join AGS’s Commercial group. While our preference is for candidates to be located in Canberra, Sydney or Melbourne, candidates with outstanding experience and academics from Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth will be considered.
Closing date: 15 February 2023
URL: https://agcareers.nga.net.au/?jati=15126E37-13B4-3FBD-6772-D14CA4DAB373
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Senior Commercial Lawyers, Australian Government Solicitor (closing 15/2/23)
Permanent roles exist for experienced commercial lawyers with expertise and experience in corporate advisory, contracting, property, technology or projects to join AGS’s national Commercial group.
Closing date: 15 February 2023
URL: https://agcareers.nga.net.au/?jati=7A5375E3-1ACC-C8BD-9563-D14CA4EA0037
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Deputy Registrar, High Court of Australia (closing 19/2/23)
The High Court is looking for an adaptable, supportive, consultative and collaborative person to fill the position of Deputy Registrar.
The Deputy Registrar is required to undertake a range of duties, primarily in relation to the filing, preparation and determination of cases filed in the Court’s original and appellate jurisdiction. The Deputy Registrar provides information and assistance to legal practitioners and litigants to ensure the material lodged in the Court’s Digital Lodgment System meets the requirements of the rules of court and relevant legislation.
