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APS6 - General Commercial Lawyer, Commercial

1 month ago

Canberra, Australia The Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development Full time

A little bit about us

The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts (Department) is responsible for the design and delivery of the Australian Government's infrastructure, transport, regional development, communications and arts policies and programs. 
Our work touches every Australian community and underpins our economy and society. Our focus is on connecting Australians, enriching communities, and empowering our regions. We do this by providing policy advice to government, and delivering programs, services and research for the benefit of all Australians.
The legal services function in the Department provides high quality, technically excellent, and practical legal advice, support and services for the Department and Ministers’ offices, on the diverse areas covered by the portfolio.

The opportunity we have available

The Legal, FOI & Privacy Division is seeking a junior level (APS6 level, 2+ years PQE), dynamic and talented commercial lawyer to join our growing legal team. With strong technical legal abilities, our ideal candidate will have excellent written/oral communication and interpersonal skills and a proactive/ enquiring mindset to enable and deliver on the commercial focused aspects of the Division’s legal services.


Reporting to a Senior Lawyer - General Commercial (EL1), this newly created role will collaborate with other lawyers to deliver outcomes as part of a high performing legal team managing a diverse portfolio of matters that are crucial to the wellbeing of every Australian and the prosperity of the nation. This is an opportunity to advance your career and/or gain experience working in the Australia Public Service, working with high profile stakeholders. 


The Commercial Law team, which includes a general commercial law function, provides a broad range of legal services to the Department (including to support the delivery of major projects such as Western Sydney Airport, Moorebank Intermodal Freight Terminal and WestConnex). Particular areas of focus for the team, include:

• major infrastructure projects, including air, road and rail;

• regional development initiatives;

• support for the administration of offshore non-self-governing Australian territories;

• communications services;

• broader corporate and procurement services for the Department; and

• surface transport matters, including aviation, maritime and road transport. 

We may establish a merit pool for future vacancies.

What will you do?

Working closely with Senior Lawyers, Principal Lawyers and the General Counsel – Commercial, you will be responsible for:

• assisting with the carriage of, and providing advice on, commercial law matters and procurements (including the Department’s varied portfolio of major/strategic projects) drafting, reviewing and negotiating key transaction and supporting contracts;

• supporting the development and maintenance of the Department’s commercial law related precedents;

• partnering with internal stakeholders to inform, design and deliver effective and efficient legal solutions that meet the Department’s requirements;

• supporting the efficient and value for money delivery services provided by external legal service providers who may be appointed to assist with matters from time to time; and

• contributing to team and organisational level continuous improvement and skills/capacity building initiatives, including by supporting internal training to the Department on commercial law related issues from time to time.


We actively support flexible work arrangements. The preference for the role is for a full-time position, however we are flexible in terms of allowing home-based work upon discussion with the Principal lawyer.

Who are we looking for?

Essential

Our ideal candidate must:

always conduct themselves in accordance with the Department’s Values;

have relevant post-qualification legal experience, gained in a law firm, in an in-house environment or in government;

have the interpersonal skills and the ability to develop strong working relationships with colleagues and key stakeholders (of all levels) in the provision of legal advice (they are flexible, resilient and a strong team player with a positive and collaborative working style);

be able to work and deliver with appropriate supervision and prioritise workload in a high-volume and fast-paced environment that will (at times) involve urgent deadlines;

have a desire to learn and grow their technical legal skills;

achieve own outcomes, be proactive and possess an agile mindset and strong problem solving skills; and

strive to continuously improve and develop (including by responding to constructive feedback), and an ability to meet the work level standards expected of an APS6 level lawyer (available at: Work level standards: APS Level and Executive Level classifications | Australian Public Service Commission (apsc.gov.au)).

Favourable

While not essential, our ideal candidate may also have:

experience in advising on, drafting, reviewing and/or negotiating a range of commercial arrangements; and/or

an appreciation of the policy and legislative/regulatory framework that is relevant to dealings/transactions undertaken by the Department.; and/or

What else can we offer?

We offer a range of professional benefits and opportunities to help you build your skills, experience and networks in the Australian Public Service (APS):


• an excellent opportunity to grow and diversify your career in a high-profile organisation and role;
• a flexible, family friendly workplace and a diverse and supportive team environment – for example, flexible working arrangements including home-based work in accordance with the Departmental policy;
• exposure to high profile and exciting matters/pieces of work and networking opportunities across the Department and wider APS – including through access to our internal staff networks and communities of practice; 
• study assistance, support for continuing legal education and vocational training (including formal training and capability development opportunities focused on your individual career goals); and
• mentoring and coaching opportunities, work-life balance and excellent conditions of service (for example, 15.4% superannuation, a typical 37.5 hour working week, additional paid leave over the Christmas shutdown period and (where eligible to do so) we may even be able to recognise periods of prior State or Commonwealth Service for long service leave purposes in accordance with the Long Service Leave (Commonwealth Employees) Act 1976 (Cth)).

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