Senior Government Lawyer (Executive Level 1) Canberra, ACT $120,636 - $147, % superannuation About the Department of Education
We contribute to Australia's economic prosperity and social wellbeing by creating opportunities and driving better outcomes through access to quality education and learning.
The Role
Are you a talented and enthusiastic lawyer interested in:
High profile projects of national importance A variety of work that creates transferable skills and experience including public and administrative law, management of litigation, statutory interpretation and legislative drafting Learning and development both formal and on the job, including opportunities for higher duties Competitive conditions, including flexible work arrangements Autonomy and client contact with appropriate support and supervision A social and friendly workplace A collegiate legal practice that promotes excellence Then come join the Legal practice at the Department of Education
Our practice comprises a number of teams who provide legal services to each of the business areas in our department. This structure promotes relationship building with our clients, diversity of work and a deeper understanding of the statutory, policy and business context in which our clients operate.
Lawyers are encouraged to operate flexibly between teams in response to changes in business demands. Lawyers also have the opportunity to rotate through different teams to broaden their skills and experience.
We are looking for a Senior Government Lawyer (EL1) with strong technical legal abilities, great communication and interpersonal skills and a 'can-do' attitude. The team a successful candidate is placed with will be negotiated with that candidate having regard to their skills and preferences and operational requirements.
Administrative law and statutory interpretation are a big part of our practice. Our department has responsibility for some of the largest and most interesting legislative based programs in Australia, involving complex legislation, high value grants and commercial arrangements, and intergovernmental negotiations.
Duties and Responsibilities
In this role, you may be responsible for:
Providing high quality legal advice to client areas in areas of law relevant to the work of the team; Building and maintaining relationships with various stakeholders, both internal and external to the department; Working with clients to develop and implement programs, as well as advise on existing legislation, potential reforms and legislation development; Applying statutory interpretation and administrative law skills in the development and administration of the department's programs; Advising on potential legal claims and disputes and managing litigation matters, including opportunities to perform in-house advocacy in tribunal matters; Working flexibly with other teams in our legal practice; Supervising, mentoring and managing junior staff. Qualifications and Education
To be eligible for this position applicants must have:
A degree in law from an Australian tertiary institution, or a comparable overseas qualification Admission as a legal practitioner in an Australian Court Eligibility to hold a restricted Government practising certificate. How to Apply
To apply for this position, please submit your application in our online recruitment system. You will need to:
Provide a summary (no more than 500 words) that outlines your skills, knowledge, and experience and why you should be considered for this vacancy. You should take into consideration the position overview (including any detailed position specific requirements) when drafting your response. Where possible include specific relevant examples of your work. Upload your Resume Provide contact details for 2 Referees. The APS work level standards are structured to clearly differentiate between the work expected (i.e. responsibilities and duties) at each classification level. We encourage you to review these when writing your application.
Eligibility
Citizenship - to be eligible for employment with the Department, you must be an Australian Citizen or, in limited circumstances, in the process of obtaining it.
Security Clearance - our successful candidate is required to hold, or have the ability to obtain, and maintain a Baseline security clearance.
Please refer to the Job Information Pack for more information about the role.
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