APS 6 - Lawyer

Australian Department of Social Services; Sydney; Presencial; AUD 120.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Australian Department of Social Services – Sydney NSW is seeking a Government Lawyer to provide high-quality legal and strategic advice across a broad range of matters affecting the department. The role supports lawful decision-making, manages legal risk and contributes to departmental priorities.

Successful candidates may undertake work in administrative, commercial, employment, information, litigation, governance, legislative development and regulatory matters relevant to the department’s

Formación

• Australian citizenship required.
• Pre-employment screening including identity and criminal history.
• Ability to obtain AGSVA security clearance.

Responsabilidades

• Provide high-quality legal and strategic advice across a broad range of matters.
• Support lawful decision-making and manage legal risk for the department.
• Contribute to delivery of departmental priorities through legal input.
• Work across administrative, commercial, employment, information, litigation and governance matters.

Conocimientos

Legal advisory

Risk assessment

Stakeholder communication

Educación

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent

Admission to Australian legal profession

Descripción del empleo

Australian Department of Social Services – Sydney NSW

1d ago , from Department of Social Services

• Canberra – Adelaide – Brisbane – Darwin – Hobart – Melbourne – Perth – Sydney

Position Description:
Under limited direction, the Government Lawyer provides high-quality legal and strategic advice across a broad range of legal matters affecting the department. The role supports lawful decision-making, manages legal risk and contributes to the delivery of departmental priorities.

Legal Services Branch provides legal services across a range of practice areas. Successful candidates may undertake work in administrative law, commercial law, employment law, information law, litigation and dispute resolution, governance, legislative development, regulatory matters and other legal functions relevant to the department’s operations.

Please review the job pack for the full position description.

Eligibility / Additional Requirements:
To be eligible for employment with Department of Social Services (the department), you must be an Australian citizen. An applicant's suitability for employment with the department will be assessed through a pre-employment screening process. This will include an identity and criminal history background check.

Eligibility to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance:
To be eligible for this role, applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the required level through the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA). This includes meeting AGSVA's identity, referee, and background checking requirements. Applicants with a history of overseas residence, employment, or travel may still be eligible, provided they can supply the information, documentation, and referee details required to support the security vetting process in accordance with AGSVA requirements.

Type / Length of Vacancy: Ongoing / Non-ongoing

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Contact Officer Email:************@dss.gov.au

Application Closing Date: 22-Oct-2026