Job Description
Location: Canberra, ACT - Brisbane, QLD - Sydney, NSW - Melbourne, VIC - Adelaide, SA - Hobart, TAS
Salary Range: $95,440 - $119,116 + Attractive Superannuation
This vacancy has been identified to participate in VetPaths
The Legal and Audit Division in the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) has multiple opportunities for Legal Officers (APS 5 / APS 6) to join our in-house legal practice. These opportunities include roles in litigation, commercial law, legal advising and legislative drafting.
The Legal and Audit Division is a specialist in-house practice that supports lawful implementation of the Department’s objectives by advising on the management of legal risk as well as providing legal advice, litigation and dispute resolution services, legal training and legislation services. It is a dynamic and collegiate division with a strong focus on delivering quality timely legal advice and developing our staff in a positive team environment.
We are looking for candidates with strong technical legal skills, who are great communicators, can manage competing priorities, enjoy working collaboratively, think flexibly and have a positive attitude.
Lawyers at all levels work on a wide range of complex and interesting legal matters with friendly and high performing colleagues. You will be supported to further develop a highly sought after and transferable skill set.
DUTIES
Please refer to the .
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
Must have at least a Bachelor of Laws degree (or equivalent) from a recognised Australian tertiary education provider.
Must be admitted as a legal practitioner of the High Court or the Supreme Court of a State or Territory of Australia and must possess, or be eligible to obtain, at least a restricted government lawyer practising certificate.
For the Legislation and Instruments team, a minimum of 2 years of relevant post-admission experience and well-developed knowledge of the general law, the law of statutory interpretation and relevant constitutional and administrative law with experience in drafting Bills or legislative instruments in an Australian jurisdiction will be highly regarded.
ELIGIBILITY
Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, employees must be Australian citizens to be employed in the Australian Public Service (APS).
Any successful candidate external to DVA offered employment will be required to undergo a pre-engagement screening check, even if they have a security clearance. The screening check is conducted in accordance with the Australian Government Protective Security Policy Framework requirements.
Any successful candidate will also be required to obtain and/or maintain, a baseline Vetting (AGSVA) security clearance as a minimum.
NOTES
This recruitment process may be used to fill ongoing and/or non-ongoing position/s. For more information about the role, please see the .
A merit pool of suitable applicants may be created which may be used to fill future ongoing and non-ongoing vacancies should they become available over the next 18 months.
Successful applicants engaged into the APS will be subject to a probation period.
We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences and perspectives. DVA is committed to building a workforce that reflects the community we serve and encourages applications from:
Veterans and former Australian Defence Force members, whose skills and experience are highly valued across the APS
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
People with disability
People who identify as LGBTQIA+
People from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
We are a Veteran Employer of Choice! This means you benefit from a workplace actively supporting veterans and families of veterans – one that understands and values military experience. You’re joining an organisation publicly recognised for its commitment to fostering veteran-friendly employment pathways and long-term career success.
The Australian Public Service (APS) values the unique skills, perspectives, and experiences that veterans gain during their Australian Defence Force (ADF) employment and encourage veterans to apply. Support may be available to veterans transitioning to meaningful APS careers through participation in VetPaths, which offers veterans an opportunity to participate in a six-month program offering formal learning and development, career mentoring and activities for wellness and peer support.
RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme, you will be invited to participate in further assessment activities for the vacancy if you choose to opt-in to the scheme, declare you have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the vacancy. All requests for reasonable adjustments will be considered and managed in consultation with you.
The is available below..
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Salary Range: $95,440 - $119,116 + Attractive Superannuation
This vacancy has been identified to participate in VetPaths
The Legal and Audit Division in the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) has multiple opportunities for Legal Officers (APS 5 / APS 6) to join our in-house legal practice. These opportunities include roles in litigation, commercial law, legal advising and legislative drafting.
The Legal and Audit Division is a specialist in-house practice that supports lawful implementation of the Department’s objectives by advising on the management of legal risk as well as providing legal advice, litigation and dispute resolution services, legal training and legislation services. It is a dynamic and collegiate division with a strong focus on delivering quality timely legal advice and developing our staff in a positive team environment.
We are looking for candidates with strong technical legal skills, who are great communicators, can manage competing priorities, enjoy working collaboratively, think flexibly and have a positive attitude.
Lawyers at all levels work on a wide range of complex and interesting legal matters with friendly and high performing colleagues. You will be supported to further develop a highly sought after and transferable skill set.
DUTIES
Please refer to the .
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
Must have at least a Bachelor of Laws degree (or equivalent) from a recognised Australian tertiary education provider.
Must be admitted as a legal practitioner of the High Court or the Supreme Court of a State or Territory of Australia and must possess, or be eligible to obtain, at least a restricted government lawyer practising certificate.
For the Legislation and Instruments team, a minimum of 2 years of relevant post-admission experience and well-developed knowledge of the general law, the law of statutory interpretation and relevant constitutional and administrative law with experience in drafting Bills or legislative instruments in an Australian jurisdiction will be highly regarded.
ELIGIBILITY
Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, employees must be Australian citizens to be employed in the Australian Public Service (APS).
Any successful candidate external to DVA offered employment will be required to undergo a pre-engagement screening check, even if they have a security clearance. The screening check is conducted in accordance with the Australian Government Protective Security Policy Framework requirements.
Any successful candidate will also be required to obtain and/or maintain, a baseline Vetting (AGSVA) security clearance as a minimum.
NOTES
This recruitment process may be used to fill ongoing and/or non-ongoing position/s. For more information about the role, please see the .
A merit pool of suitable applicants may be created which may be used to fill future ongoing and non-ongoing vacancies should they become available over the next 18 months.
Successful applicants engaged into the APS will be subject to a probation period.
We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences and perspectives. DVA is committed to building a workforce that reflects the community we serve and encourages applications from:
Veterans and former Australian Defence Force members, whose skills and experience are highly valued across the APS
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
People with disability
People who identify as LGBTQIA+
People from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
We are a Veteran Employer of Choice! This means you benefit from a workplace actively supporting veterans and families of veterans – one that understands and values military experience. You’re joining an organisation publicly recognised for its commitment to fostering veteran-friendly employment pathways and long-term career success.
The Australian Public Service (APS) values the unique skills, perspectives, and experiences that veterans gain during their Australian Defence Force (ADF) employment and encourage veterans to apply. Support may be available to veterans transitioning to meaningful APS careers through participation in VetPaths, which offers veterans an opportunity to participate in a six-month program offering formal learning and development, career mentoring and activities for wellness and peer support.
RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme, you will be invited to participate in further assessment activities for the vacancy if you choose to opt-in to the scheme, declare you have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the vacancy. All requests for reasonable adjustments will be considered and managed in consultation with you.
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💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The APS 5 and APS 6 Legal Officer position is now open for candidates interested in the Legal Jobs sector. This role in Canberra offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Legal Jobs is a plus.
