$98,105 to $147,778Office arrangement: FlexibleWe support a range of flexible work arrangements in accordance with our Enterprise Agreement.Government Lawyer and Senior Government LawyerCanberra ACTAre you a talented and enthusiastic lawyer interested in:High profile projects of national importanceA variety of work that creates transferable skills and experience including public and administrative law, management of litigation, statutory interpretation, and legislative draftingLearning and development both formal and on the job, including opportunities for higher dutiesCompetitive conditions, including flexible work arrangementsAutonomy and client contact with appropriate support and supervisionA social and friendly workplaceA collegiate legal practice that promotes excellenceThen come join the legal practice at the Department of Education!Our practice comprises of a number of teams who provide legal services to each of the business areas in our department. This structure promotes relationship building with our clients, diversity of work, and a deeper understanding of the statutory, policy, and business context in which our clients operate.We are looking for lawyers with strong technical legal abilities, great interpersonal skills, and a ‘can-do’ attitude. The team a successful candidate is placed with will be negotiated with that candidate having regard to their skills and preferences and operational requirements.While we are interested in strong candidates with a range of skills and interests, we are in particular looking for lawyers to work in the following teams:The Corporate and Information Law Team, responsible for handling requests and making decisions under the Freedom of Information Act 1982, providing advice on privacy and data law and advising the corporate areas of the department on a range of legal matters, including government advertising campaigns and employment-related legal issues.The Higher Education, Research and International Legal Team, responsible for providing legal services to the department’s Higher Education, Research and International Group, including interpretation of portfolio legislation, administrative law, establishment and operation of grants programs, drafting of legislative instruments, and a significant program of legislative development.The key duties of the position include:As a Government Lawyer (APS6), your responsibilities will include:Providing high quality legal advice to client areas in areas of law relevant to the work of the team, that identifies and differentiates between legal requirements and risks.Building and maintaining relationships with various stakeholders, both internal and external to the department.Working with clients to develop and implement programs, as well as advise on existing legislation, potential reforms, and legislation development.Applying statutory interpretation and administrative law skills in the development and administration of the department’s programs.Advising on potential legal claims and disputes and managing litigation matters, including opportunities to perform in-house advocacy in tribunal matters.Supporting junior lawyers within the team and working collaboratively within a team.As a Senior Government Lawyer (EL1), your responsibilities will include:Providing high quality legal advice to client areas in areas of law relevant to the work of the team, that identifies and differentiates between legal requirements and risks.Working with a significant degree of autonomy to manage complex legal matters, reporting to the Principal Government Lawyer.Building and maintaining relationships with various stakeholders, both internal and external to the department.Working with clients to develop and implement programs, as well as advise on existing legislation, potential reforms, and legislation development.Applying statutory interpretation and administrative law skills in the development and administration of the department’s programs.Advising on potential legal claims and disputes and managing litigation matters, including opportunities to perform in-house advocacy in tribunal matters.Supervising, mentoring, and managing junior staff, ensuring high quality work output and support professional development.To be eligible for this position applicants must have:A degree in law from an Australian tertiary institution, or a comparable overseas qualification.Admission as a legal practitioner in an Australian Court.Eligibility to hold a restricted Government practising certificate.RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: APSC's website.Getting to know the Department of EducationThe Department of Education contributes to Australia's economic prosperity and social wellbeing by creating opportunities and driving better outcomes through access to quality education and learning. A strong early childhood education system built around early learning and child care gives children the best start in life—supporting them to build social and behavioural skills to help prepare them to transition to school.For parents and carers, affordable child care enables them to participate in the workforce, pursue further education or other opportunities to contribute to their community — bolstering the social wellbeing and economic prosperity of the nation. As children continue their journey through school, access to quality education creates the foundation for a bright future – it opens a world of possibilities and equips children and young people with the skills, knowledge, and career advice to prepare them for further work or study to fulfil their dreams.An affordable, and accessible higher education sector allows Australians and international students to pursue their passion in life or reskill for the jobs of the future. A strong higher education and research sector in step with national priority areas provides people with an opportunity to choose a career path that addresses skill shortages or the challenges of the future including, clean energy, advanced manufacturing, health, and education.Through education and learning, we change lives, create opportunities, and support Australia's economic success and social wellbeing.
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