Senior AI Legal Advisor (Part-Time, EL1)

RELATBL Recruiting Pty Ltd; Canberra; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) seeks an EL1 Senior Legal Officer to advise on AI use cases and digital governance within its Legislation Framework and Digital Law Team. This role is based in Canberra and involves working on AI policy implementation and complex regulatory matters.

Applicants should have at least three years post-admission experience in ICT or digital law, with strong analytical and advisory skills for government AI initiatives.

Qualifications

• EL1 level or higher with ≥3 years post-admission experience.
• Specialisation in ICT or digital law.
• Experience advising on AI use cases.
• Familiarity with Legal Services Directions 2025 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on AI adoption across the department.
• Support AI initiatives across service delivery, science, and corporate functions.
• Analyze novel AI use cases and provide tailored legal advice.
• Conduct legal research and prepare high-quality written advice and briefings.
• Engage with internal stakeholders to understand business requirements.

Skills

EL1 level

Post-admission experience

ICT or digital law

AI policy knowledge

Job description

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) seeks an EL1 Senior Legal Officer to advise on AI use cases and digital governance within its Legislation Framework and Digital Law Team. This role is based in Canberra and involves working on AI policy implementation and complex regulatory matters.

Applicants should have at least three years post-admission experience in ICT or digital law, with strong analytical and advisory skills for government AI initiatives.