2026-2027 Paralegal Register - Indigenous Affirmative Measure

Commonwealth Treasury; Sydney; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

The Commonwealth Treasury invites Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander law students to join the Law Division as casual student paralegals in Sydney or Canberra. Roles are designed to fit around study commitments, with induction, training and mentoring provided.

These positions offer exposure to policy shaping work, legal research, document preparation and potential involvement in international taxation treaty projects. Workload is kept flexible to support exams and breaks.

Qualifications

• Casual student paralegal positions for law students in second to final year or beyond.
• Positions are open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants as part of affirmative measures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research tasks to support Treasury officers and stakeholders.
• Develop explanatory material and assist in providing legal advice.
• Support the development of international taxation treaties and manage litigation activities as needed.

Education

Bachelor of Laws

Juris Doctor

Job description

Synopsis

• Are you an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander law student in your second to final year of university studies or beyond?
• Are you interested in being involved in meaningful and impactful work?
• Want to join a positive culture and receive support and mentoring and achieve work-study balance?
• Apply to become a student paralegal at Treasury.

Student Paralegal Positions (Affirmative Measures - Indigenous Employment)

• Are you an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander law student in your second to final year of university studies or beyond?
• Are you interested in being involved in meaningful and impactful work?
• Want to join a positive culture and receive support and mentoring and achieve work-study balance?
• Apply to become a student paralegal at Treasury.

About The Positions

The Treasury is seeking First Nations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) law students to join our Law Division as paralegals.

If you have a passion for shaping policy that impacts all Australians, Treasury can help nurture these interests. We will tailor your paralegal opportunities to enable you to use your knowledge, skills and lived experience to your full potential.

Treasury is committed to increasing First Nations representation and engagement, recognising the vital contributions First Nations peoples bring across economic, cultural and organisational domains. We value the unique perspectives that you will bring. By joining us, you will help strengthen Treasury's knowledge, understanding and respect for First Nations cultures, and contribute to ensuring our work reflects the Australian population we serve.

These casual positions would suit students in their second to final year of law studies (a Bachelor of Laws or a Juris Doctor) with the roles requiring work of around one to two days a week and further work possibly available during semester breaks. We offer flexibility to support exam periods and other study commitments. The positions are Canberra and Sydney based located at the Treasury Offices.

Successful candidates will be provided with induction, training and mentoring support and access to professional networking opportunities. Employment will start as soon as practicable following the completion of the required pre-employment screening, including obtaining an Australian Government security clearance.

Key Duties

Student paralegals should be willing to undertake work across the range of Law Division functions. This is an entry level role, and there are no prerequisite knowledge requirements. Treasury is committed to supporting you succeed. You'll learn on the job through hands on experience, guidance from supportive colleagues, and access to training opportunities. We focus on building capability through real work and regular feedback, ensuring you can grow your skills with confidence. If you're enthusiastic, motivated to learn, and keen to contribute, we'll teach you the rest.

As a Student Paralegal You May

• Conduct legal research tasks to support Treasury officer's engagement with stakeholders including:
  • instructing Office of Parliamentary Counsel legislative drafters,
  • reviewing draft legislation,
  • developing explanatory material, and
  • support the provision of legal advice.
• Support Treasury staff in the development of international taxation treaties.
• Assist to manage litigation by helping to prepare court documents and engaging in discovery processes.

The filling of this vacancy is intended to constitute an affirmative measure under Section 31 of the Australian Public Service Commissioner's Directions 2022. This vacancy is only available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples.