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Positions vacant

Professional Service Review (PSR) is an Agency within the Health and Aged Care portfolio whose work protects the integrity of the Medicare, child dental benefits and the pharmaceutical benefits programs (PBS). PSR is established under Part VAA of the Health Insurance Act 1973, which sets out the role and powers of the Agency, as well as the process that it must follow when conducting its work.

The Case Management Unit is a small team that reports to the General Counsel and supports the Director, Associate Directors, Committees and the DA to manage and progress cases which have been referred to PSR efficiently and effectively.

The key duties of the position include:

The SLO provides guidance on procedural, legislative and regulatory matters in the context of the PSR scheme (set out in Part VAA of the HI Act).

The SLO is predominantly responsible for day-to-day oversight and delivery of work in relation to matters at the Director or Associate Director stage of the review process, in line with statutory timeframes. This involves managing a small caseload as well as supervising and developing case managers and working collaboratively in a small team. As part of matter management, the SLO may provide legal advice both independently and under the direction of senior legal staff.

The SLO may also assist Principal Legal Officers in managing cases at the Committee stage of the review process, including drafting relevant documents and attending hearings.   

Location: all locations
Salary: $123,738 - $146,736 plus 15.4% superannuation
Contact: georgia.okeefe@psr.gov.au
To apply: https:www.psr.gov.au/our-employment-opportunities
Applications close: 11.59pm, Sunday 26 October

 

Professional Service Review (PSR) is an Agency within the Health and Aged Care portfolio whose work protects the integrity of the Medicare, child dental benefits and the pharmaceutical benefits programs (PBS). PSR is established under Part VAA of the Health Insurance Act 1973, which sets out the role and powers of the Agency, as well as the process that it must follow when conducting its work.

The Case Management Unit is a small team that reports to the General Counsel and supports the Director, Associate Directors, Committees and the DA to manage and progress cases which have been referred to PSR efficiently and effectively.

The key duties of the position include:
The PLO works autonomously and is accountable for the delivery of legal services and advice provided by the Case Management Unit staff. The PLO determines case strategy and direction and implements required system changes within the Case Management Unit to ensure efficient delivery of services to PSR entities. 

The PLO makes recommendations and provides advice on solutions and emerging issues that may impact the Case Management Unit, PSR, the PSR Scheme and broader medicare regulatory landscape. The PLO provides strategic and technical advice in relation to both PSR cases and broader Agency objectives. The PLO will collaborate within PSR and share experience on matters of significance to the PSR scheme. The PLO is ultimately accountable for the delivery of Director, Associate Director and Committee stage PSR work. 
The role involves demonstrating high levels of professional leadership and guidance including allocation of resources and workloads and contributing to ongoing improvements in workflow and team structure. 
The PLO is responsible for the provision of advice to the Director, Associate Directors or to a PSR Committee in respect of allocated matters. The PLO is also responsible for the management and conduct of Committee processes, including the hearing, and the delivery of Committee Reports within agreed timeframes. 

The PLO is responsible for ensuring that the management of cases complies with legislative requirements and administrative law principles. 
The PLO role includes managing the provision of procedural, legislative and regulatory matters in the context of the PSR scheme (set out in Part VAA of the HI Act) and in relation to privacy, Freedom of Information and Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act) requirements.  

Location: Canberra preferred
Salary: $160,476 - $173,361 plus 15.4% superannuation
Contact: margaret.parker@psr.gov.au
To apply: https:www.psr.gov.au/our-employment-opportunities
Applications close: 11.59pm, Sunday 26 October

The Office of the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security (IGIS) is seeking applications for the position of Assistant Director, Legal Advising. 

This is a diverse role that includes providing legal advice, conducting legal education and training, and preparing submissions for parliamentary committees. The Assistant Director Legal will be expected to provide clear and practical legal advice to senior management and internal stakeholders on a range of different legal matters. 

More information can be found here.

Location: Barton, ACT
Closing date: 11:30 pm, 26 October 2025
Contact email: oigis-recruitment@igis.gov.au

The Legal Division is managed by the Chief Counsel and is comprised of both lawyers and non-lawyers. Together we are responsible for all legal services required by the department. We partner with the business areas of the department, the Executive, and the Secretary to identify and manage legal risk across the department and facilitate excellent legal outcomes for our clients. 

As a member of the Division, you will be involved in interesting and important work which may span environment protection, energy, climate change, heritage, and on-ground operations in Commonwealth national parks and Antarctica. 

The Legal Division operates in a fast paced, exciting environment. We focus on ensuring our staff are supported and developed so that they are in the best position to take on and enjoy the challenges of the work. We provide competitive conditions and remuneration and provide opportunities for lawyers to either specialise or diversify their skills, while learning from and being supported by highly skilled senior lawyers.

More information can be found here

Location: Adelaide/Brisbane/Canberra/Melbourne/Sydney
Applications close: 13 October 2025
Contact email: dominic.rule@dcceew.gov.au

Government Lawyers

Where your legal career goes further

  • Flexible working options – permanent and contract opportunities
  • Excellent remuneration
  • Career pathways and advancement

Government Lawyers 5+years PQE

Proximity, an SPA Australia company, is seeking Government Lawyers to join its Legal Group. Our legal secondment model provides opportunities to foster your career growth, work in a variety of legal roles across the Commonwealth and accelerate your legal expertise. As a member of Proximity’s Legal Group, we offer you the opportunity to engage in fascinating public sector work, all while receiving support, development, and care.

The Proximity Legal Group is a go-to for Commonwealth legal teams requiring expertise and support on complex matters specialising in administrative law, commercial law, information law, and litigation.

As a Proximity team member, your role is that of a trusted sidekick – helping our clients’ teams succeed by embracing the complexity and sensitivity of Commonwealth legal issues and knowing how to be helpful in the context of the APS environment. We infuse passion and purpose into everything we do and have fun while doing it, without sacrificing our commitment to clients, integrity, and pro-bono work.

You will bring:

  • Minimum 5 years’ public law, commercial law, information law or litigation experience working within or for the Commonwealth
  • Restricted (minimum) Australian legal practising certificate
  • An AGSVA security clearance (preferred).

Culture matters

  • We’re looking for someone who fits and lives our values – someone who is:
  • Tenacious. A can-do attitude, results-driven and dedicated to delivery.
  • Client focused. Relationships matter. Listen, anticipate client needs.
  • A team player. Collegiate, shares knowledge and builds confidence in others.
  • Adaptable. Works through ambiguity or uncertainty.
  • Solution oriented. Thinks beyond the immediate questions and challenges and develops comprehensive solutions.

More information on the role, as well as working at Proximity, can be found here, or alternatively please contact Loretta Pabian - careers@proximity.com.au.

Roles: 
Solicitor (Government Solicitor 1) – New to practice PQE – Salary Range $89,677 to $131,720
Senior Solicitor (Government Solicitor 2) – 2+ years PQE - Salary range $137,799 - $164,314 
Principal Solicitor (Government Solicitor 3) – 5+ years PQE – Salary range $171,626 to $193,478

Are you interested in temporary employment with the ACT Government Solicitor (ACTGS) and broadening your government legal expertise?  If so, you are invited to submit your curriculum vitae for placement on the ACTGS’ Temporary Employment Register.

How to apply: If you are interested in being placed on the Temporary Employment Register, please email your curriculum vitae and completed Temporary Employment Register Form to ACTGSO@act.gov.au.


Please contact ACTGSHR@act.gov.au if you have any questions.

 

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