NDIS Dispute Resolution Lawyer (APS6) – Flexible/Remote

Lawyers Weekly; Geelong; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Higher superannuation

Above-market leave entitlements

Professional development

Job summary

NDIA is seeking APS6 Lawyers to support the Dispute Resolutions and Litigation Branch in administrative law matters under the NDIS Act, ART Act, and related processes. You will provide detailed legal advice, participate in litigation and alternate dispute resolution, and liaise with internal and external stakeholders to achieve timely outcomes for participants.

The role emphasizes leadership, mentoring of junior staff, and the ability to manage a caseload across complex reviews.

Qualifications

• Admitted as a legal practitioner with practising certificate.
• Experience in administrative law and tribunal processes.
• Ability to provide detailed professional and operational legal advice.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice to Agency executives and business areas.
• Litigate in the Administrative Review Tribunal on behalf of the CEO.
• Prepare submissions, draft documents and brief Counsel for litigation.
• Liaise with external legal service providers and stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients, courts and agencies.
• Undertake research and contribute to briefing papers and ministerial material.

Skills

Administrative law

Statutory interpretation

Litigation skills

Leadership & mentoring

Education

Admitted as a legal practitioner

Job description

NDIA is seeking APS6 Lawyers to support the Dispute Resolutions and Litigation Branch in administrative law matters under the NDIS Act, ART Act, and related processes. You will provide detailed legal advice, participate in litigation and alternate dispute resolution, and liaise with internal and external stakeholders to achieve timely outcomes for participants.

The role emphasizes leadership, mentoring of junior staff, and the ability to manage a caseload across complex reviews.