Education Policy & Reform Government Lawyer (APS6)

Australian Department of Education, Employment and Training; Canberra; On-site; AUD 105,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Department of Education, Employment and Training is seeking a Government Lawyer to operate at the centre of major education policies, providing practical, solutions-focused legal advice and managing legal risk.

The role supports the department’s programs and initiatives, collaborates across teams, and offers a remuneration package commensurate with experience and departmental policies. This is a Canberra-based, on-site legal position within a dynamic government practice.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Providing high-quality, solutions-focused legal advice that clearly identifies legal requirements, risks and opportunities, and supports informed decision-making.
• Building and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Partnering with clients to design, develop and implement programs, and advising on legislative development, reform proposals and the interpretation of existing legislation.
• Applying statutory interpretation and administrative law expertise to support the development, implementation and administration of the department’s programs and initiatives.
• Advising on legal claims, disputes and litigation matters, potentially including opportunities to undertake in-house advocacy before tribunals.
• Working collaboratively across the legal practice and contributing flexibly to team priorities and emerging business needs.
• Contributing to the development of junior lawyers through mentoring, knowledge sharing and collaborative teamwork, and supporting a positive and high-performing team culture

Education

Law degree (Australian or comparable overseas qualification)

Admission as a legal practitioner in Australia

Eligibility for restricted Government practising certificate

Job description

Australian Department of Education, Employment and Training is seeking a Government Lawyer to operate at the centre of major education policies, providing practical, solutions-focused legal advice and managing legal risk.

The role supports the department’s programs and initiatives, collaborates across teams, and offers a remuneration package commensurate with experience and departmental policies. This is a Canberra-based, on-site legal position within a dynamic government practice.