Career Opportunity in Law with the Australian Government

1 day ago

Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia beBeeLaw Full time $60,000 - $80,000

This is an exciting career opportunity within the Australian Government.

As a graduate in this stream, you will have access to multiple opportunities as a law graduate with over 20 agencies participating in the legal stream.

The career consists of two sub-streams:
  • Legal Policy
  • Legal Practice

Both sub-streams provide fulfilling work challenges and opportunities to strengthen and grow your skill set.

Your professional development will be supported so you can enhance your legal expertise.

This program offers a chance to launch your law career and access exciting and rewarding opportunities in legal policy and practice across the Australian Government.

  • You will commence in a full-time ongoing position in an Australian Government department or agency with a generous salary range between $60,000-$80,000 a year
  • You will have access to mentoring and both on-the-job and formal learning and development opportunities
  • You may advance to a higher classification and salary at the successful completion of the program
About the Role

As a graduate in the AGGP Legal Stream, your work will differ based on the sub-stream and agency you are placed in.

You may be asked to provide input into legal policy or assist with the administration of legal policy.

You could also be involved in the provision of legal advice as part of an in-house legal team within Commonwealth Government agencies.

You are in charge of your career and will have the opportunity to advise if you would like to be considered for legal policy, legal practice or both sub-streams as well as preference which participating agencies you would like to work for.

This stream will provide you with fulfilling work challenges and opportunities to strengthen and grow your skill set in a fast-paced supportive and flexible environment all while making a difference to the lives of all Australians.

Most graduate roles are based in Canberra, some roles may be available in other Australian cities and major regional centres. Relocation assistance may be available for successful eligible candidates.

Who Can Apply

To be eligible for the legal stream, you must submit a completed application prior to the closing date and provide evidence or confirmation of the following:

  • You are an Australian citizen at the time of application
  • You will or have completed a Bachelor of Laws or a Juris Doctor by December 2026
  • Your most recent eligible qualification has or will be completed between January 2022 to December 2026
  • You are able to obtain and maintain a valid Australian Government security clearance once accepted onto the program when required further information on security clearances is available from Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA)
  • You are willing to undergo any police character health or other checks required
How to Apply

Click apply on the job once applications open.

The selection process for this program typically includes:

  • An online application where you will upload your resume academic transcript and proof of your Australian citizenship
  • Online timed written assessment activity
  • Virtual interview
  • Matching and offers where successful applicants are matched with a suitable placement in an Australian Government department or agency to receive a potential offer of employment

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