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Positions vacant

Professional Service Review (PSR) is an Agency within the Health and Aged Care portfolio whose work protects the integrity of the Medicare, child dental benefits and the pharmaceutical benefits programs (PBS). PSR is established under Part VAA of the Health Insurance Act 1973, which sets out the role and powers of the Agency, as well as the process that it must follow when conducting its work.

The Case Management Unit is a small team that reports to the General Counsel and supports the Director, Associate Directors, Committees and the DA to manage and progress cases which have been referred to PSR efficiently and effectively.

The key duties of the position include:

The SLO provides guidance on procedural, legislative and regulatory matters in the context of the PSR scheme (set out in Part VAA of the HI Act).

The SLO is predominantly responsible for day-to-day oversight and delivery of work in relation to matters at the Director or Associate Director stage of the review process, in line with statutory timeframes. This involves managing a small caseload as well as supervising and developing case managers and working collaboratively in a small team. As part of matter management, the SLO may provide legal advice both independently and under the direction of senior legal staff.

The SLO may also assist Principal Legal Officers in managing cases at the Committee stage of the review process, including drafting relevant documents and attending hearings.   

Location: all locations
Salary: $123,738 - $146,736 plus 15.4% superannuation
Contact: georgia.okeefe@psr.gov.au
To apply: https:www.psr.gov.au/our-employment-opportunities
Applications close: 11.59pm, Sunday 26 October

 

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) is responsible for the safety of international shipping and domestic commercial vessels, protection of the environment from ship sourced pollution and search and rescue nationally.

AMSA offers unique and interesting career opportunities, and we employ around 450 people across Australia. To learn more about our organisation please visit our website.

The key duties of the position include:

  • providing independent written and oral legal advice on a range of complex corporate, regulatory and operational matters 
  • undertaking statutory interpretation and identifying practical regulatory outcomes 
  • supporting AMSA’s legislative drafting and information management functions 
  • ​supporting Court and Tribunal matters in which AMSA is a party or subject to discovery or other obligations 
  • promoting legal awareness in AMSA, including by delivering training and advising employees on relevant procedures that need to be considered to ensure the organisation upholds its legal obligations 
  • Provide other assistance to OLC as required.  
  • Commit to the AMSA Code of Conduct and Values.​ 

Location: Canberra, ACT
Salary: $124,755 - $145,496 plus 15.4% superannuation
Contact: Ruth Olive: 02 6259 5510
To apply:  https://careers.amsa.gov.au/en/job/492990/senior-solicitor
Applications close: 11.55pm, Thursday 06 November 2025

Professional Service Review (PSR) is an Agency within the Health and Aged Care portfolio whose work protects the integrity of the Medicare, child dental benefits and the pharmaceutical benefits programs (PBS). PSR is established under Part VAA of the Health Insurance Act 1973, which sets out the role and powers of the Agency, as well as the process that it must follow when conducting its work.

The Case Management Unit is a small team that reports to the General Counsel and supports the Director, Associate Directors, Committees and the DA to manage and progress cases which have been referred to PSR efficiently and effectively.

The key duties of the position include:
The PLO works autonomously and is accountable for the delivery of legal services and advice provided by the Case Management Unit staff. The PLO determines case strategy and direction and implements required system changes within the Case Management Unit to ensure efficient delivery of services to PSR entities. 

The PLO makes recommendations and provides advice on solutions and emerging issues that may impact the Case Management Unit, PSR, the PSR Scheme and broader medicare regulatory landscape. The PLO provides strategic and technical advice in relation to both PSR cases and broader Agency objectives. The PLO will collaborate within PSR and share experience on matters of significance to the PSR scheme. The PLO is ultimately accountable for the delivery of Director, Associate Director and Committee stage PSR work. 
The role involves demonstrating high levels of professional leadership and guidance including allocation of resources and workloads and contributing to ongoing improvements in workflow and team structure. 
The PLO is responsible for the provision of advice to the Director, Associate Directors or to a PSR Committee in respect of allocated matters. The PLO is also responsible for the management and conduct of Committee processes, including the hearing, and the delivery of Committee Reports within agreed timeframes. 

The PLO is responsible for ensuring that the management of cases complies with legislative requirements and administrative law principles. 
The PLO role includes managing the provision of procedural, legislative and regulatory matters in the context of the PSR scheme (set out in Part VAA of the HI Act) and in relation to privacy, Freedom of Information and Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act) requirements.  

Location: Canberra preferred
Salary: $160,476 - $173,361 plus 15.4% superannuation
Contact: margaret.parker@psr.gov.au
To apply: https:www.psr.gov.au/our-employment-opportunities
Applications close: 11.59pm, Sunday 26 October

The Office of the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security (IGIS) is seeking applications for the position of Assistant Director, Legal Advising. 

This is a diverse role that includes providing legal advice, conducting legal education and training, and preparing submissions for parliamentary committees. The Assistant Director Legal will be expected to provide clear and practical legal advice to senior management and internal stakeholders on a range of different legal matters. 

More information can be found here.

Location: Barton, ACT
Closing date: 11:30 pm, 26 October 2025
Contact email: oigis-recruitment@igis.gov.au

Environmental Defenders Office (EDO) is the largest environmental legal centre in the Australia-Pacific, dedicated to protecting our climate, communities and shared environment by providing access to justice, running ground-breaking litigation and leading law reform advocacy.
The Solicitor/Senior Solicitor - ACT will engage with legal issues regarding environmental protection, human rights, climate change, and cultural heritage protection, specifically in the ACT region.

This role offers the opportunity to work across human rights, climate change and environmental law and offers a high level of autonomy. Lawyers who think outside the box and want a chance to think creatively about delivering systemic change are strongly encouraged to apply.

Position description: click here
To apply: click here
Closing date: Sunday 26 October 2025

Roles: 
Solicitor (Government Solicitor 1) – New to practice PQE – Salary Range $89,677 to $131,720
Senior Solicitor (Government Solicitor 2) – 2+ years PQE - Salary range $137,799 - $164,314 
Principal Solicitor (Government Solicitor 3) – 5+ years PQE – Salary range $171,626 to $193,478

Are you interested in temporary employment with the ACT Government Solicitor (ACTGS) and broadening your government legal expertise?  If so, you are invited to submit your curriculum vitae for placement on the ACTGS’ Temporary Employment Register.

How to apply: If you are interested in being placed on the Temporary Employment Register, please email your curriculum vitae and completed Temporary Employment Register Form to ACTGSO@act.gov.au.

More information: available here.


Please contact ACTGSHR@act.gov.au if you have any questions.

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) is responsible for the safety of international shipping and domestic commercial vessels, protection of the environment from ship sourced pollution and search and rescue nationally.

AMSA offers unique and interesting career opportunities, and we employ around 450 people across Australia. To learn more about our organisation please visit our website.

The key duties of the position include:

  • In relation to FOI, you will be responsible for:
    • processing requests, managing internal and external reviews, collecting and reporting FOI statistics, and maintaining AMSA’s Information Publication Scheme
    • adding value to AMSA’s internal FOI capability, including through the provision of training and guidance to staff and decision-makers
    • delivering continuous improvement to FOI policies, procedures and record-keeping
    • managing stakeholder relationships inside and outside AMSA, and representing AMSA at FOI forums
  • In relation to Privacy, you will be responsible for:
    • leading on privacy related projects, including contributing to Privacy Threshold Assessments and Privacy Impact Assessments with business areas undertaking high privacy risk projects
    • developing the annual Privacy Management Plan and delivering related actions, including privacy training
    • managing data breaches in accordance with AMSA’s Data Breach Response Plan
    • supporting the implementation of proposed Privacy Act reforms, including identifying operational impacts and process enhancement requirements
    • delivering continuous improvement to Privacy policies, procedures and record-keeping

Location: Canberra, ACT
Salary: $124,755 - $145,496 plus 15.4% superannuation
Contact: Ruth Olive: 02 6259 5510
To apply: https://careers.amsa.gov.au/en/job/492991/senior-solicitor-information-management
Applications close: 11.55pm, Thursday 06 November 2025

The Student Equity and Participation team at the University of Canberra are seeking Tutors to join our talent pool.

 

Rate: $54.76/ph
Location: Flexible - On campus or online.

UC strives to be the most accessible university in Australia and a global leader in driving equality of opportunity. 

The Student Success Tutoring Program aims to improve educational outcomes, primarily for students from various equity backgrounds, including refugees, first-generation university students, those from out-of-home care, students from regional, remote, or rural areas, students with disabilities, Indigenous students, low-SES students, and those recommended through the school recommendation scheme.

To find out more information about our team please visit here. 

To apply: 
Please submit your resume along with a cover letter outlining:

  • Your subject area 
  • Your experience
  • Interest in joining our Talent pool to become a tutor. 


Please submit your application to studentequity@canberra.edu.au

 

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