Positions vacant

As a service to our members, we maintain this page to disseminate information about legal roles and scholarship opportunities available in the ACT region.

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Positions vacant

The Attorney-General of the Australian Capital Territory, Ms Tara Cheyne MLA, invites expressions of interest from eligible and suitably qualified people for appointment as a Resident Judge to the Supreme of the Australian Capital Territory.

The eligibility, conditions and terms of appointment for a Resident Judge are set out in the Supreme Court Act 1933. The selection criteria for a Resident Judge is set out in the Supreme Court (Resident Judges Appointment Requirements) Determination 2026 (No 1), which can be found on the ACT Legislation Register at www.legislation.gov.au.

The ACT Government is committed to a judiciary that is reflective of the broader community that it serves. Expressions of interest are sought from all areas of the legal community including the private sector, government and community sector.

Close date - 1 May 2026

Further information and how to apply here.

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 Company

International SOS is the world's leading medical and security risk management services company. With 12,000 employees, we care for clients across the globe, from more than 1,200 locations, in 90 countries. Protecting our members and saving lives, we make a difference every single day. Our modern, vibrant, and friendly environment offers you an opportunity to develop a meaningful career on a global scale.

The Role

The Nauru- Australia Health Partnership Program – Raña Tsimorum (Look after your life) is a 10-year bilateral investment from the Australian Government to support the Government of Nauru to deliver the health components of Nauru’s National Sustainable Development Strategy 2019-2030, seeking to strengthen the health system to respond effectively to health threats, better meet the population’s healthcare needs and significantly improve health outcomes. 

The Raña Tsimorum Legal Advisor will play a central role in developing the legal and regulatory systems, procedures, and enforcement mechanisms that enable the Nauru Department of Health & Medical Services (DHMS) to operate effectively, fairly, and in accordance with the law and international good regulatory practice.

The role contributes to the objectives of the Raña Tsimorum Program by strengthening the health system’s capacity to deliver safe, high-quality care and improved health outcomes for the people of Nauru. Key duties include:

  • Leading the development of the Nauru Department of Health & Medical Services’ legal and regulatory foundations.
  • Serving as the principal legal advisor to the Secretary for Health, and DHMS executive management.
  • Providing legal input into health practitioner licenses & compliance oversight
  • Providing legal oversight and guidance on investigations into alleged breaches by health service providers.
  • Supporting the Nauru Department of Health & Medical Services in managing complaints, disputes and appeals.
  • Drafting and reviewing contracts & legal instruments
  • Providing training and guidance to inspectors, licensing officers, and other Government of Nauru staff on relevant topics

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent from a recognised institution
  • Qualified legal practitioner with current admission to practice in Australia, New Zealand, or a comparable common law jurisdiction, with a minimum of 7 years post-qualification experience.
  • Demonstrated experience in public health law, health regulation, or the development of health regulatory frameworks.
  • Experience drafting legislation, regulations, codes of practice, or regulatory instruments for a government department, statutory authority, or international development program.
  • Proven track record providing legal advisory services to senior government officials or executive management.
  • Prior experience working in or advising Pacific Island governments, small island developing states, or comparable resource-constrained jurisdictions, including supporting institutional development or regulatory capacity building.
  • Familiarity with Nauruan law or Pacific regional legal frameworks is highly desirable.

Apply here: https://careers.internationalsos.com/IntlSOS_ANZ/job/Inline-Legal-Advisor%2C-Department-of-Health-and-Medical-Services/1390494600/

 

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