commonwealth jobs in Canberra

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  • Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia HWL Ebsworth Lawyers Pty Ltd. Full-time $120,000 - $160,000 Contract

    HWL Ebsworth Lawyers Pty Ltd. is at the forefront of Commonwealth Government and national Workplace Relations & Safety practices in Australia.You will work closely with a Partner with 20 years of exclusive employment law practice experience and alongside other senior lawyers recognised in the field. This is a genuine opportunity to build deep expertise in a...


  • Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia Limber Recruitment Full-time $100,000 - $132,000 Contract

    Limber Recruitment is seeking a Paralegal/Administrative Support Officer for a Canberra-based secondment with Baseline clearance essential. The role is a part-time, on-site opportunity in a Commonwealth Agency, offering a daily rate of $540 to $715 inclusive of super and initial engagement to 30 June 2027 with possible extension.The successful candidate will...


  • Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia Limber Pty Full-time $144,000 - $258,000 Contract

    Limber Pty currently offers 3 to 12 month secondment opportunities within a high profile Commonwealth Department, seeking lawyers with administrative law and statutory interpretation experience to work on diverse legal projects.The successful candidates will operate as secondees within the Commonwealth client’s in-house legal team, engaging with senior...

  • Senior Privacy

    24 hours ago


    Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia Limber Pty Full-time

    Limber Pty is seeking a Senior Privacy and Information Lawyer on a baseline clearance secondment to a high-profile Commonwealth Agency in Canberra. The initial assignment runs to May 2027, with a daily rate of $900 to $1400 including superannuation.Ideal candidates will advise on the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), secrecy provisions, privacy assurance processes...


  • Canberra, ACT, Australia Canberra, ACT, Australia, 2601 Full-time

    Solicitor- Commonwealth Government (Workplace Relations & Safety) - Canberra Canberra, ACT, Australia, 2601 - Canberra ACT - Work on complex and high-profile employment, industrial relations and safety matters. - Learn directly from leading practitioners in a busy and growing specialist practice. - Develop your career with early responsibility,...


  • Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia HWL Ebsworth Lawyers Pty Ltd. Full-time $120,000 - $160,000 Contract

    Work on complex and high-profile employment, industrial relations and safety matters. Learn directly from leading practitioners in a busy and growing specialist practice. Develop your career with early responsibility, exceptional mentoring and clear progression opportunities. About us HWLE is not your typical law firm. Our rapid rise to become the largest...


  • Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia HWLE Lawyers Full-time

    Work on complex and high-profile employment, industrial relations and safety matters.Learn directly from leading practitioners in a busy and growing specialist practice.Develop your career with early responsibility, exceptional mentoring and clear progression opportunities. About us HWLE is not your typical law firm. Our rapid rise to become the largest...


  • Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia HWL Ebsworth Lawyers Pty Ltd. Full-time

    Opportunity for high-performing lawyers to work on important and complex commercial matters A true meritocracy model - be promoted based on your contribution Flexible work arrangements and generous leave policies including purchase, parental and performance reward leaveAbout us HWLE is not your typical law firm. Our rapid rise to become the largest legal...


  • Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia Canberra, ACT, Australia, 2601 Full-time

    Canberra, ACT, Australia, 2601 – Canberra ACTOpportunity for high-performing lawyers to work on important and complex commercial mattersA true meritocracy model - be promoted based on your contributionFlexible work arrangements and generous leave policies including purchase, parental and performance reward leaveAbout usHWLE is not your typical law firm....


  • Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia Limber Full-time $120,000 - $150,000 Contract

    Limber is sourcing secondees for a Commonwealth Department to work in its in-house legal team in Canberra. The role focuses on providing high-level legal advice on statutory interpretation, administrative law, and related regulatory matters.Successful candidates will hold a practising certificate (or be able to obtain one) and have baseline security...


  • Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia HWLE Lawyers Full-time

    About usHWLE is not your typical law firm. Our rapid rise to become the largest legal partnership in Australia shows that in our case, the differences are real. We deliver first class legal advice to our government and commercial clients in every state and territory across Australia. Firm wide, we have over 270 Partners and 1900 people. The opportunityWe...


  • Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia HWLE Lawyers Full-time $80,000 - $120,000 Contract

    HWLE is not your typical law firm. Our rapid rise to become the largest legal partnership in Australia shows that in our case, the differences are real. We deliver first class legal advice to our government and commercial clients in every state and territory across Australia. Firm wide, we have over 270 Partners and 1700 people. The opportunity We are...


  • Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia HWLE Lawyers Full-time $110,000 - $140,000 Contract

    About us HWLE is not your typical law firm. Our rapid rise to become the largest legal partnership in Australia shows that in our case, the differences are real. We deliver first class legal advice to our government and commercial clients in every state and territory across Australia. Firm wide, we have over 270 Partners and 1900 people. The opportunity We...


  • Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia Limber Pty Full-time

    Limber Pty is seeking an experienced Commercial Lawyer to provide legal advice and support to a Commonwealth Agency’s Legal Division on a 12-month secondment with potential extension. The role involves drafting and reviewing contracts, property and infrastructure matters, and navigating Commonwealth governance requirements.The successful candidate will...

  • Executive Assistant

    24 hours ago


    Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia Department of Finance Full-time

    A role in Financial Analysis, Reporting and Management (FARM) presents an exciting opportunity to be part of a team at the forefront of shaping financial management and accounting policy advice to the Australian Government including on its multibillion-dollar superannuation and investment funds and the management of the Commonwealth’s Official Public...

  • Senior HR Adviser

    24 hours ago


    Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia Talent Full-time

    Talent in Canberra seeks an experienced Senior HR Adviser to provide specialist workplace relations advice across a broad range of employment matters within a Commonwealth Government organisation.You will interpret and apply Commonwealth employment legislation, policies and frameworks to deliver practical and consistent workplace outcomes, collaborating with...


  • Canberra, ACT, Australia Publicroles Full-time

    Commonwealth Australian Institute of Health and Welfare is seeking an APS6 Cyber Security Officer in Canberra on a fixed-term basis. The role offers hybrid work arrangements and a salary range aligned with APS6 classifications. The position is housed within the Commonwealth Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, with a fixed-term arrangement and a...

  • HR Senior Adviser

    24 hours ago


    Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia Talent Full-time

    An opportunity is available for an experienced Senior HR Adviser to join a Commonwealth Government organisation, providing specialist workplace relations advice across a broad range of employment matters. Working closely with managers and employees, you will interpret and apply Commonwealth employment legislation, policies and frameworks to deliver practical...


  • Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia Limber Pty Full-time

    Initial 12 month secondment with the possibility up to 12 month extensionSecondment$1040 to $1400 daily rate (inclusive of super)Our client is seeking an experienced Commercial Lawyer to provide legal advice and support to a commercial, governance and information team within a Commonwealth Agency’s Legal Division.The ResponsibilitiesThe key...


  • Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia Limber Pty Full-time $144,000 - $258,000 Contract

    3 to 12 month initial secondment (with possible extension)Secondment$780 to $1400 daily rate including superWe currently have secondment opportunities within a high profile Commonwealth Department that is seeking lawyers with administrative law and statutory interpretation experience to work on a variety of legal projects.The ResponsibilitiesThe successful...