Address- Ongoing (permanent) and non-ongoing roles
Opportunities exist for Dispute Resolution Lawyers to represent the Commonwealth in Information Law matters.
About us
Australian Government Solicitor (AGS) is the Australian Government’s central legal practice and part of the Attorney-General’s Department. AGS helps Commonwealth clients to manage legal issues, navigate new challenges and find solutions which deliver the best outcomes for Australia. We are a self-funded legal practice and compete for our work.
AGS is unique. AGS is dedicated to the national interest and is a trusted advisor to Government.
AGS is innovative. Drawing on an exceptional depth of experience and expertise, we assist the Australian Government in the development and implementation of solutions to legal issues that have national importance.
AGS is diverse. With offices in every capital city and a team of 680 staff, including 470 lawyers, we work in more than 40 different areas of law related to government.
About the roles
The AGS Dispute Resolution practice (DR) is Australia’s pre-eminent public law litigation practice. It has unrivalled experience and specialist expertise in providing dispute related legal advice and representation in every jurisdiction in Australia, across a diverse range of legal matters for Commonwealth agencies, including a very significant practice representing the Commonwealth’s regulatory enforcement agencies, administrative law, tax litigation, employment law, torts law and information access law. AGS acts for the Commonwealth in the full range of disputes to which it is a party or in which it has an interest (including access to sensitive information) and advises on investigations including for law enforcement and national security agencies. DR also represents the Commonwealth before inquests, inquiries and royal commissions, and as the solicitor assisting royal commissions. In addition, DR has a specialist in-house counsel practice, led by Tim Begbie KC.
In these roles you will:
- draft advice on aspects of the Privacy Act including evidence and submissions for tribunal and court proceedings
- prepare privacy impact assessments and privacy threshold assessments
- advise on privacy data breaches including cyber security data breaches
- draft advice on the application and interpretation of the FOI Act 1982 and the Archives Act 1983 , including evidence and submissions for tribunal and court proceedings
- appear before the AAT and conduct litigation in the Federal Court.
- Lawyers (APS5 and APS6)
- Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney, and Perth
- Ongoing (permanent) and non-ongoing roles
Opportunities exist for Dispute Resolution Lawyers to represent the Commonwealth in Information Law matters.
About us
Australian Government Solicitor (AGS) is the Australian Government’s central legal practice and part of the Attorney-General’s Department. AGS helps Commonwealth clients to manage legal issues, navigate new challenges and find solutions which deliver the best outcomes for Australia. We are a self-funded legal practice and compete for our work.
AGS is unique. AGS is dedicated to the national interest and is a trusted advisor to Government.
AGS is innovative. Drawing on an exceptional depth of experience and expertise, we assist the Australian Government in the development and implementation of solutions to legal issues that have national importance.
AGS is diverse. With offices in every capital city and a team of 680 staff, including 470 lawyers, we work in more than 40 different areas of law related to government.
About the roles
The AGS Dispute Resolution practice (DR) is Australia’s pre-eminent public law litigation practice. It has unrivalled experience and specialist expertise in providing dispute related legal advice and representation in every jurisdiction in Australia, across a diverse range of legal matters for Commonwealth agencies, including a very significant practice representing the Commonwealth’s regulatory enforcement agencies, administrative law, tax litigation, employment law, torts law and information access law. AGS acts for the Commonwealth in the full range of disputes to which it is a party or in which it has an interest (including access to sensitive information) and advises on investigations including for law enforcement and national security agencies. DR also represents the Commonwealth before inquests, inquiries and royal commissions, and as the solicitor assisting royal commissions. In addition, DR has a specialist in-house counsel practice, led by Tim Begbie KC.
In these roles you will:
- draft advice on aspects of the Privacy Act including evidence and submissions for tribunal and court proceedings
- prepare privacy impact assessments and privacy threshold assessments
- advise on privacy data breaches including cyber security data breaches
- draft advice on the application and interpretation of the FOI Act 1982 and the Archives Act 1983 , including evidence and submissions for tribunal and court proceedings
- appear before the AAT and conduct litigation in the Federal Court.
About you
These roles will suit Dispute Resolution Lawyers with litigation experience in Information Law litigation. The successful candidates will ideally have:
- generally, at least 1-5 years’ post-admission experience in the relevant field
- experience in Administrative Law litigation and/or Information law matters
- understanding of Administrative Law and/or Information Law and the ability to clearly articulate technical arguments and draft advisory opinions
- experience and/or interest in solicitor advocacy and/or client training.
With open door access to some of Australia’s most respected lawyers, we are a developer of talent and critical thinking, and you will partner with our clients to deliver creative solutions to current and emerging legal issues of national importance.
AGS is a supportive organisation which embraces diversity. We understand that work is only part of your life and while our work can be demanding at times, we also provide access to a range of flexible working options, including working from home arrangements, generous leave entitlements and wellbeing benefits to support your needs throughout your career.
To apply
To apply you must be an Australian Citizen and be willing to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the Negative Vetting 2 (NV2) level.
To apply, please click the ‘Begin’ button. Applications close at 5:00pm (AEST) on Sunday, 9 June 2024.
Further enquiries
Further information can be obtained by contacting Jill Mackay, Human Resources Business Partner on 02 9581 7***.
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