Positions vacant

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 the communications manager on communications@actlawsociety.asn.au or visit our advertising page for paid listings.

Positions vacant

Vacancy Type: ACT Government Board or Committee

Board/Committee/Council Name: Racing Appeals Tribunal

Description of Board/Committee/Council:

The Racing Appeals Tribunal (the Tribunal) hears and determines appeals from persons aggrieved by a decision of a controlling body, an approved racing organisation, or other person conducting a race meeting in the ACT in line with provisions contained in the Racing Act 1999 (the Act).

The Tribunal is established by the Act. The functions of the Tribunal are contained in section 39 of the Act. The Tribunal hears appeals from certain decisions of the Canberra Racing Club, the Harness Racing Club and persons conducting a race meeting.

The decisions that can be appealed are:
• disqualification or suspension of a person or animal from participating in races;
• imposition of a fine;
• requiring a person not to enter a racecourse or training track.

The Act provides that the Tribunal is to consist of a President, Deputy President and four members; and may be assisted by one or more Assessors. Appointments to the Tribunal are for a period of no longer than three years.

 

Job description:

The Special Minister of State, Mr Chris Steel MLA, invites expressions of interest from eligible and qualified people for appointment as President of the Racing Appeals Tribunal.

The Special Minister of State, Mr Chris Steel MLA, appoints eligible people to the Tribunal.

A person is not eligible to be a member of the tribunal if the person is—
(a) an officer or employee of a controlling body;
(b) registered with or licensed by a controlling body under the approved rules (otherwise than as the owner of a horse that is so registered or licensed); or
(c) registered with or licensed by a corresponding body (otherwise than as the owner of a horse that is so registered or licensed), if the registration or licence is of a kind recognised by a controlling body for the approved rules.

The President must be a lawyer of not less than 5 years standing. Previous experience on Boards and/or Tribunals with proven ability to run meetings and/or hearings is desirable.

 

How To apply:

Expressions of Interest must be in writing and must include a statement addressing relevant knowledge, experience and/or qualifications. A detailed curriculum vitae with relevant referees must also be provided. Referees will not be contacted without you being informed first.

Expressions of Interest can be emailed to the Justice and Community Safety Directorate via the Liquor, Racing and Gaming Policy unit at LRGPolicy@act.gov.au or by post to:
Justice and Community Safety Directorate Attention: Liquor, Racing and Gaming Policy Team
GPO Box 158
Canberra ACT 2601.

Enquiries about the positions may be directed to Ms Megan Sparke, Senior Director, Liquor, Racing and Gaming on (02) 62070580 or megan.sparke@act.gov.au

Expressions of Interest must be received by COB Friday 12 April 2024.

Apply here

Vacancy Type: ACT Government Board or Committee

Board/Committee/Council Name: Racing Appeals Tribunal

Description of Board/Committee/Council:

The Racing Appeals Tribunal (the Tribunal) hears and determines appeals from persons aggrieved by a decision of a controlling body, an approved racing organisation, or other person conducting a race meeting in the ACT in line with provisions contained in the Racing Act 1999 (the Act).

The Tribunal is established by the Act. The functions of the Tribunal are contained in section 39 of the Act. The Tribunal hears appeals from certain decisions of the Canberra Racing Club, the Harness Racing Club and persons conducting a race meeting.

The decisions that can be appealed are:
• disqualification or suspension of a person or animal from participating in races;
• imposition of a fine;
• requiring a person not to enter a racecourse or training track.

The Act provides that the Tribunal is to consist of a President, Deputy President and four members; and may be assisted by one or more Assessors. Appointments to the Tribunal are for a period of no longer than three years.

 

Job description:

The Special Minister of State, Mr Chris Steel MLA, invites expressions of interest from eligible and qualified people for appointment as Deputy President of the Racing Appeals Tribunal.

The Special Minister of State, Mr Chris Steel MLA, appoints eligible people to the Tribunal.

A person is not eligible to be a member of the tribunal if the person is—
(a) an officer or employee of a controlling body;
(b) registered with or licensed by a controlling body under the approved rules (otherwise than as the owner of a horse that is so registered or licensed); or
(c) registered with or licensed by a corresponding body (otherwise than as the owner of a horse that is so registered or licensed), if the registration or licence is of a kind recognised by a controlling body for the approved rules.

The Deputy President must be a lawyer of not less than 5 years standing. Previous experience on Boards and/or Tribunals with proven ability to run meetings and/or hearings is desirable.

 

How To apply:

Expressions of Interest must be in writing and must include a statement addressing relevant knowledge, experience and/or qualifications. A detailed curriculum vitae with relevant referees must also be provided. Referees will not be contacted without you being informed first.

Expressions of Interest can be emailed to the Justice and Community Safety Directorate via the Liquor, Racing and Gaming Policy unit at LRGPolicy@act.gov.au or by post to:
Justice and Community Safety Directorate Attention: Liquor, Racing and Gaming Policy Team
GPO Box 158
Canberra ACT 2601.

Enquiries about the positions may be directed to Ms Megan Sparke, Senior Director, Liquor, Racing and Gaming on (02) 62070580 or megan.sparke@act.gov.au

Expressions of Interest must be received by COB Friday 12 April 2024

Apply now

Vacancy Type: ACT Government Board or Committee

Board/Committee/Council Name: Racing Appeals Tribunal

Description of Board/Committee/Council:

The Racing Appeals Tribunal (the Tribunal) hears and determines appeals from persons aggrieved by a decision of a controlling body, an approved racing organisation, or other person conducting a race meeting in the ACT in line with provisions contained in the Racing Act 1999 (the Act).

The Tribunal is established by the Act. The functions of the Tribunal are contained in section 39 of the Act. The Tribunal hears appeals from certain decisions of the Canberra Racing Club, the Harness Racing Club and persons conducting a race meeting.

The decisions that can be appealed are:
• disqualification or suspension of a person or animal from participating in races;
• imposition of a fine;
• requiring a person not to enter a racecourse or training track.

The Act provides that the Tribunal is to consist of a President, Deputy President and four members; and may be assisted by one or more Assessors. Appointments to the Tribunal are for a period of no longer than three years.

 

Job description:

The Special Minister of State, Mr Chris Steel MLA, invites expressions of interest from eligible and qualified people for appointment as Member of the Racing Appeals Tribunal.

The Special Minister of State, Mr Chris Steel MLA, appoints eligible people to the Tribunal.

A person is not eligible to be a member of the tribunal if the person is—
(a) an officer or employee of a controlling body;
(b) registered with or licensed by a controlling body under the approved rules (otherwise than as the owner of a horse that is so registered or licensed); or
(c) registered with or licensed by a corresponding body (otherwise than as the owner of a horse that is so registered or licensed), if the registration or licence is of a kind recognised by a controlling body for the approved rules.

Expertise in one or more of the following areas would be highly regarded:
• Relevant industry knowledge;
• Legal expertise;
• An understanding of the role, duties and objectives of the Tribunal.

 

How To apply:

Expressions of Interest must be in writing and must include a statement addressing relevant knowledge, experience and/or qualifications. A detailed curriculum vitae with relevant referees must also be provided. Referees will not be contacted without you being informed first.

Expressions of Interest can be emailed to the Justice and Community Safety Directorate via the Liquor, Racing and Gaming Policy unit at LRGPolicy@act.gov.au or by post to:
Justice and Community Safety Directorate Attention: Liquor, Racing and Gaming Policy Team
GPO Box 158
Canberra ACT 2601.

Enquiries about the positions may be directed to Ms Megan Sparke, Senior Director, Liquor, Racing and Gaming on (02) 62070580 or megan.sparke@act.gov.au

Expressions of Interest must be received by COB Friday 12 April 2024.

Apply here.

Principal Legal Counsel, Australian National University

The Australian National University’s Legal Office is seeking to engage an enthusiastic and highly skilled senior lawyer.

This is a fulltime and continuing appointment.  A very strong commercial law background would be an advantage.

Click here for further information about this vacancy and details on how to apply.

Applications close on Sunday 21st April 2024, 11:55pm.

DDCS Lawyers is recognised as a 2023 First Tier Firm in Doyle’s Guide and is seeking to employ a Lawyer in our Future Planning (Wills, Estates and Business Succession) team. 

Join DDCS Lawyers and have the opportunity to work with Partners Phil Davey and Theresa Dowling and be part of our award-winning firm in Canberra. 

If you are a lawyer with experience in this practice area, who is interested in working for and with sophisticated private and business clients and their advisors on complex and multifaceted estate planning and dispute resolution work – this is the job for you. Alternatively, we will nurture and support a talented lawyer looking for an opportunity to become a specialist in this growing legal practice area, to develop your career path with opportunities for further study or specialist accreditation. 

Join us and work with talented and highly experienced lawyers and a great support team, delivering quality work on behalf of our clients.  Be part of a vibrant and energetic practice and make a contribution to the community as part of our wider social engagement. 

As part of the DDCS team, you will:

  • Experience a collaborative and supportive working environment in a unique and beautiful workspace located in New Acton;
  • Receive excellent remuneration and employment benefits; and
  • Enjoy flexible working arrangements and technological support.

 

All applications will be treated with the strictest of confidence. Only successful candidates will be contacted. Please forward your resume to management@ddcslawyers.com.au by 9.00am, Monday 22 April 2024. For more information regarding this role, please contact Theresa Dowling, Partner or Alanna Davis, Practice Manager on (02) 6212 7600.

Find out more here.

Proximity’s Public Law & Litigation practice is growing at an exciting pace, and we are looking for Litigation and Dispute Resolution lawyers to join our team.

This is an opportunity to:

The Proximity Public Law & Litigation team deliver on-site legal services to our Commonwealth clients. We assist our clients to solve real problems and strive to make a difference, adding value into all we do.

We’re looking for someone who fits in and lives our values - someone who is:

    • Be an incredible litigation lawyer that clients want to work with by being aware, curious, responsive, and adaptable
    • Strengthen client relationships by working proactively with clients and their teams on-site
    • Share your knowledge and experience to build capability
    • Resolve litigated disputes by advising on decision making, engaging in mediation, undertaking judicial or merits review litigation and preparing briefs of evidence
    • Actively support the growth and skills of our PLL team members, through mentoring and developing those with less litigation and dispute resolution experience
    • Integrate into the Proximity team as a leader. Join our Career and Wellbeing Manager program to support a small group of team members; setting goals for their career, helping them achieve their goals and supporting their learning and development opportunities to expand their skills and grow.

     

     

    To succeed in this role, you will need:

      • Passionate and tenacious. Someone with a can-do attitude, willing to roll up their sleeves and make an impact. Someone who is results-driven and dedicated to delivery
      • Client-first. Someone who can develop deep and meaningful relationships. Someone who is always one step ahead anticipating their needs. A good listener and committed to understanding our clients’ challenges, empowering and enabling
      • A team player. Someone with exceptional emotional intelligence and integrity who works well with a wide range of personalities and is willing to share knowledge, pitch in, rally others and uplift skills to help clients and colleagues continually improve
      • Flexible. Someone who is comfortable with change and who is adaptable and likes variety. Someone who can work as part of client teams on-site, or in an advisory capacity both on and off site
      • Broad thinking and solution oriented. Someone who can think beyond the immediate questions and challenges and produce comprehensive solutions.

       

      Federal Government departments are a large client base for Proximity, and a current security clearance therefore is desirable.

       

      The Proximity Difference

      We believe work should be a positive part of your life. It should challenge, engage and support you in equal measure. We focus on cultivating a genuinely caring and collaborative workplace. By joining Proximity, you will enjoy:

        • 5 years’ minimum experience providing resolving litigated disputes for government clients
        • Ability and desire to share knowledge and develop others
        • Admitted Solicitor with current practicing certificate
        • Advocacy experience will be a bonus
        • Some roles may require travel for work, or not all
        • We have opportunities in Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne and open to other locations to work on our client sites

         

        Or you may choose to work more flexibly and want pay instead of organisation support. Our Proximity Lite employment arrangements support you to focus on applying your incredible technical skills and expertise with clients.

         

        Working with Proximity

        Proximity is a leading provider of integrated consulting, legal and commercial services to government entities and large organisations. Proximity collaborates with its clients to overcome challenges and achieve excellent outcomes. By creating an exceptional workplace culture, Proximity equips its people with the confidence and knowledge to find the ‘right fit’ solution for its clients’ needs.

        We’re committed to ensuring a safe and respectful workplace, where all our people, no matter their identity, orientation, background or physical ability feel valued and accepted. Our values are central to everything we do and stand for, we are strengthening our culture and building our client advantage by being Genuine people, bringing a Bold Approach, and providing Helpful outcomes.

         

        Does this sound like the right organisation for you?

        To learn more about us, view our website https://proximity.com.au/

        If this position interests you, please get in contact with Loretta Pabian: recruitment@proximity.com.au 

Proximity’s Public Law practice is growing at an exciting pace, and we are looking for FOI Lawyers to join our team.

This is an opportunity to:

  • Use your FOI experience to confidently manage FOI requests and draft responses that meet the department requirements for matters that may include subpoenas, statutory notices and other instrument, the collection and disclosure of protected information
  • Work onsite and closely with the client team to share knowledge and support other lawyers to meet the FOI response requests
  • Assist the client to comply with privacy obligations and respond to privacy incidents by being adaptable and proactive as needed
  • Provide advice in relation to secrecy provisions in legislation, and recommendations as required
  • Work directly with Proximity’s government clients across a range of sectors, addressing their challenges, and helping to design, develop and deliver solutions supporting and upskilling them to build internal capability.

 

The Proximity Difference

We’re looking for people who live our values – people who are:

  • Tenacious. A can-do attitude, results-driven and dedicated to delivery.
  • Client-first. Relationships matter. Listen, anticipate client needs.
  • Team players. Collegiate, share knowledge and build confidence in others.
  • Adaptable. Work through ambiguity or uncertainty.
  • Solution oriented. Think beyond the immediate questions and challenges and produce comprehensive solutions.

 

Use your Expertise & Skills:

  • 5 years’ experience providing FOI and privacy advice in public law environments
  • Ability and desire to share knowledge and develop others
  • Admitted Solicitor with current practicing certificate

Federal Government departments are a large client base for Proximity, and a current security clearance is therefore desirable.

 

The Proximity Difference

We believe work should be a positive part of your life. It should challenge, engage and support you in equal measure. We focus on cultivating a genuinely caring and collaborative workplace. By joining Proximity, you will enjoy:

  • Health and Wellbeing, Professional Development allowances – we support your wellbeing and continued learning
  • The chance to give back to your community by working with Proximity’s not for profit partners Menslink, Fearless Women, Inclusive Australia, The Farm in Galong, The Women's Legal Centre and Tjillari Justice Aboriginal Corporation
  • A flexible working environment for work/life balance – make the hours work for you and your team
  • Clear career progression pathways
  • Security Clearances and Practising Certificates

 

Or you may choose to work more flexibly and want pay instead of organisation support. Our Proximity Lite employment arrangements support you to focus on applying your incredible technical skills and expertise with clients.

 

Working with Proximity

Proximity is a leading provider of integrated consulting, legal and commercial services to government entities and large organisations. Proximity collaborates with its clients to overcome challenges and achieve excellent outcomes. By creating an exceptional workplace culture, Proximity equips its people with the confidence and knowledge to find the ‘right fit’ solution for its clients’ needs.

We’re committed to ensuring a safe and respectful workplace, where all our people, no matter their identity, orientation, background or physical ability feel valued and accepted. Our values are central to everything we do and stand for, we are strengthening our culture and building our client advantage by being Genuine people, bringing a Bold Approach, and providing Helpful outcomes.

 

Does this sound like the right organisation for you?

To learn more about us, view our website https://proximity.com.au/

If this position interests you, please contact Loretta Pabian: recruitment@proximity.com.au

 

Proximity's commercial lawyers provide astute advice on some of the most critical government procurements, programs, projects, policies and reviews.

The team is rapidly expanding with a particular focus on our Defence client across various locations: Canberra, Melbourne, with remote work in Sydney and other States considered. These are dynamic roles where every day you will:

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 commercial law issues and knowing how to be helpful in the context of the APS environment.

 

New Opportunity

We’re looking for someone who fits and lives our values - someone who is:

    • Deliver commercial legal advice in a complex, fast paced environment on matters of national importance
    • Work directly with our Defence clients to help design, develop and deliver solutions supporting them to build internal capability
    • Have responsibility for risk management, legal matter project management, and sharing your knowledge with others
    • Work closely with key stakeholders across their organisation, every day.

     

    To succeed in this role, you will need:

      • Passionate and tenacious. Someone with a can-do attitude, ready to make an impact by being results-driven and dedicated to delivery.
      • Client-first. Someone who can develop deep and meaningful relationships, keeps one step ahead, anticipating client and team needs and empowering them.
      • A team player. Someone with exceptional emotional intelligence and integrity who is willing to share knowledge, pitch in, rally others and uplift skills to help our teams continually improve.
      • Flexible. Someone who is comfortable with change and who is adaptable and likes variety. Someone who can work as part of client teams on-site.
      • Broad thinking and solution oriented. Someone who can think beyond the immediate questions and challenges and produce comprehensive solutions.

       

      The Proximity difference

      We believe work should be a positive part of your life. It should challenge, engage and support you in equal measure. We focus on cultivating a genuinely caring and collaborative workplace. By joining Proximity, you will enjoy:

        • 6+ years’ commercial law experience, preferably within a government environment
        • A desire to work closely with the client, to be proactively engaged in the day-to-day happenings of their business
        • Experience leading and develop others, and be adaptable, responsive and alert to the government environment
        • Hold a current Legal Practising Certificate (or the ability to reinstate one)
        • An Australian Government security clearance
        • Understanding of legal project management, risk management, probity, general management, and proactive engagement with stakeholders.

         

        Or you may choose to work more flexibly and want pay instead of organisation support. Our Proximity Lite employment arrangements support you to focus on applying your incredible technical skills and expertise with clients.

         

        Working with Proximity

        Proximity is a leading provider of integrated consulting, legal and commercial services to government entities and large organisations. Proximity collaborates with its clients to overcome challenges and achieve excellent outcomes. By creating an exceptional workplace culture, Proximity equips its people with the confidence and knowledge to find the ‘right fit’ solution for its clients’ needs.

        We’re committed to ensuring a safe and respectful workplace, where all our people, no matter their identity, orientation, background or physical ability feel valued and accepted. Our values are central to everything we do and stand for, we are strengthening our culture and building our client advantage by being Genuine people, bringing a Bold Approach, and providing Helpful outcomes.

         

        Does this sound like the right organisation for you?

        If this position interests you, please get in contact with Loretta Pabian, Senior Manager- People: recruitment@proximity.com.au 

PhotoAccess is the ACT and region’s centre for contemporary photography, film and video and media arts. We are seeking expressions of interest for volunteer positions on our board and its committees. This call-out will allow us to fill vacancies that arise over the next 18 months. You do not need to have served on a board or committee before to be eligible. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the not-for-profit community arts sector and gain board experience. This is a chance to be part of the leadership of a thriving arts organisation at an important moment in its creative growth. PhotoAccess was one of few visual arts organisations to be awarded Creative Australia four-year organisational investment funding from 2025.

Who we are looking for?

We are seeking expressions of interest from:

  • Professionals with a background and skills in IT, fundraising, accounting and financial literacy, law, marketing, media or business; or
  • People with expertise in or willingness to support, engage in and contribute to fundraising and sponsorship/philanthropy.

We’d love to hear from you if you:

  • are enthusiastic and self-motivated
  • have excellent interpersonal skills
  • maintain a strong interest in arts and culture.

We are seeking applicants based in Canberra and region for Board positions. However, committee members may be located further afield as long as you feel you will be able to contribute remotely.

We are committed to building a diverse board with a range of skills, perspectives, and networks. We welcome expressions of interest from people aged 30 or under, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and people identifying as LGBTIQ+.

About PhotoAccess

PhotoAccess is the ACT and region’s centre for contemporary photography, film and video and media arts. Located at the Manuka Arts Centre in Canberra, ACT, we’re an established non-profit, member-based organisation fostering excellence in the photographic arts and developing understanding and appreciation of photographic culture.

Each year, PhotoAccess presents a dynamic series of exhibitions featuring emerging and established photographers and photo-artists. We also curate and commission exhibitions with partner organisations and venues. PhotoAccess manages south-eastern Australia’s only publicly-accessible darkroom and provides a digital imaging suite, supporting the production of new work across photographic media through exhibition, residency and network-building opportunities.

We work to extend community access to the photographic arts, offering a wide range of creative workshops for adults and children and developing each year a range of award-winning outreach programs. You can find out more at https://www.photoaccess.org.au/

Positions, commitment and expectations

The Board and committees meet roughly every 6-8 weeks, usually for an hour at a time and members are expected to follow up actions, draft documents and papers, conduct necessary meetings, and read and respond to documentation in times between. Meetings are held via Zoom and in person.

Board and board committee members are:

  • ambassadors for PhotoAccess in the Canberra community.
  • willing to attend PhotoAccess events and undertake at least one PhotoAccess workshop if they are not a practicing photographer.
  • required to act in the best interests of PhotoAccess, declare any conflicts of interest, and to adhere to a code of conduct and any confidentiality agreements that may be required.
  • able to serve on more than one of the Board committees.

A board and board committee experience with PhotoAccess offers you:

  • an exciting and fulfilling role with a vibrant not-for-profit arts organisation
  • mentoring if you are new to not-for-profit boards
  • a great network within the ACT arts community
  • an opportunity to contribute to building a healthy, vibrant and inclusive Canberra community.

The board is responsible for the overall governance, management, financial position, principle risks, and strategic direction of the organisation and for delivering accountable performance in accordance with our constitutional objects.

  • The strategic planning committee leads strategic planning processes, including development, consultation, update and review.
  • The membership and governance committee reviews and maintains oversight of policies, including codes of conduct, safety and risk.
  • The finance committee maintains oversight of the annual and monthly financial performance and risk of the organisation.
  • The program committee advises on and contributes to the organisation’s artistic vision and direction, including participating in rigorous and transparent processes related to exhibition selection.

The Kingston Arts Precinct committee engages with design, build and move planning and consultation relating to PhotoAccess’ re-location to this exciting new precinct.

How to express interest:

To apply, please send an email of no more than 300 words expressing interest and attaching your resume/CV. Please let us know if you are expressing interest in the board and its committees in general or for a particular committee. Expressions of Interest must be sent to Penny Grist, Chair at photoaccessboard@gmail.com by midnight on Tuesday 30 April 2024.

For further information, email this same address. If you have any questions, please email the same address.

What happens then?

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to meet with PhotoAccess board members to discuss the positions further. You must be a PhotoAccess member to serve on the board or board committees. We are very happy to receive expressions of interest from current members or future members – if you are recruited, you will need to join before taking up your role. PhotoAccess is a registered incorporated association in the ACT and its financial year is a calendar year. All board members, including those seconded on to the board during the year, must re-nominate for election at each annual general meeting.