Name of Post:

EL 1 Senior Government Lawyer

Location: Canberra ACT
Agency: Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) - Corporate Services Branch
APS Classification: Executive Level 1
Salary: $123,864 to $137,667
Office Arrangement: Hybrid (May work remotely 2 days per week)
Opportunity Type: Full-Time
Opportunity Status: Ongoing; Non-Ongoing (Specified Term)
Closing Date: 22/04/2025
Position Number: C00783
Vacancy Number: VN-0756347

Role Overview

Applications are sought from suitably qualified and experienced Lawyers to fill the exciting role of Senior Government Lawyer within the Corporate Services Branch, AFMA based in Canberra. Working as part of a small team, you will collaborate with other Senior Legal Officers and AFMA’s General Counsel to provide in-house legal services for managing Commonwealth fisheries.

Your work will help maintain AFMA’s integrity and reputation by ensuring the agency operates as a professional and accountable government entity in compliance with all government, legislative, and relevant international requirements.

For further details, please refer to the position description.

Eligibility

  • All applicants must be Australian citizens.
  • Must have a current security clearance at Baseline Level or the ability to obtain one.
  • Must hold a law degree and hold (or be eligible to hold) a restricted government legal practising certificate.

Application Instructions & Notes

This is an ongoing / non-ongoing vacancy. AFMA’s method of submission for applications is via their online Recruitment system. Please visit https://afmacareers.nga.net.au/cp/index.cfm for more information on how to apply.

Before applying, please review the position description and the Integrated Leadership System (ILS) tool associated with the APS classification.

Contact Details

Contact: Natalie Williams

Phone: 0484 334 133

Email: natalie.williams@afma.gov.au

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