Navy Lawyer

Your Role 

As a Navy Lawyer, there is no better way for you to be exposed to a wide range of legal issues in a relatively short time span.  

You will contribute to Navy's mission by providing specialist advice in the core legal areas of legal practice in the Navy, which are military discipline, military administrative law and military operations law. In addition to the provision of specialist legal advice, you may also appear as advocates in Defence inquiries, or as prosecuting or defending personnel before Courts-Martial and Defence Force magistrate trials. 

You’ll enjoy a competitive salary package, career stability, opportunities for continuous progression and an adventurous lifestyle, all while making a difference to Australia. 

Benefits:   

• Free medical and dental    
• 16.4% superannuation   
• Subsidised housing   
• Travel opportunities   
• Job security   
• Incremental salary increases as you progress through training and ranks   
• Chef made meals at sea    
• Social and fitness facilities    
• Balance of shore and sea postings    
• Variety of allowances 

Salary:  

Upon completion of your initial military and employment training, you’ll enjoy a salary package starting from $95,336.  

Apply Now:  

Apply today and we’ll get in contact with you shortly. 

For this role, you must be over 17 at time of enlistment, an Australian Citizen, and hold a relevant bachelor's degree in law, hold a Graduate Diploma Legal Practice (GDLP), be admitted to the Supreme Court, and hold a minimum 12 month’s experience as a lawyer, solicitor or barrister. Paralegal or law clerk experience is not sufficient. 

For more information or to submit your application, call Marissa Onoshita on 13 19 02, email ************@dfr.com.au, or click on the apply button.   

Visit the link below for the full position description and requirements:  

Navy - Lawyer (adfcareers.gov.au)