Law Graduate Opportunities with the Australian Government

1 day ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia beBeeCareer Full time $60,000 - $80,000
Launch Your Law Career with the Australian Government Graduate Program

The Australian Government Graduate Program Legal Stream presents an exciting opportunity for law graduates to embark on a fulfilling and rewarding career in law within the Australian Government.

As part of this program, you will have access to multiple opportunities as a law graduate with over 20 agencies within the Australian Government participating in the Legal Stream.

This dynamic program offers two sub-streams: Legal Policy and Legal Practice. Both sub-streams provide valuable work experiences, challenges, and opportunities to strengthen and grow your skill set.

With professional development support, you can enhance your legal expertise and advance your career in law.

  • Commence in a full-time ongoing position in an Australian Government department or agency, with a generous salary range
  • Access mentoring and both on-the-job and formal learning and development opportunities
  • Advance to a higher classification and salary at the successful completion of the program

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.

The AGGP Legal Stream provides a fast-paced, supportive and flexible environment where you can make a difference to the lives of all Australians.

For the 2027 program, the Attorney-General's Department will undertake an Affirmative Measures – Indigenous recruitment process alongside the AGGP Legal Stream to better support First Nations candidates through the process.

Applicants to the Legal stream must have completed a minimum of a Bachelor of Laws or a Juris Doctor.

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:

  • Be an Australian citizen at the time of application
  • Will or have completed a Bachelor of Law or a Juris Doctor by a certain date
  • Have recently obtained or will obtain an eligible qualification between certain dates
  • Be able to obtain and maintain a valid Australian Government security clearance when required
  • Be willing to undergo any necessary police, character, health or other checks

Click Apply on the job once applications open. The selection process typically includes an online application, online timed written assessment activity, virtual interview, and matching and offers.

Upon selection, successful applicants will be matched with a suitable placement in an Australian Government department or agency to receive potential offer of employment.

As a graduate in the AGGP Legal Stream, you will have the opportunity to work in a variety of roles across different agencies and locations.

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