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Members of the Law Society may list jobs on this page for free. Non-members may also list jobs on this page, but a small fee will be charged. 

To advertise a job on this page, please contact memberconnect@actlawsociety.asn.au 

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.

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/

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.

SPA Australia, which acquired Proximity in 2025, is looking for Privacy Lawyers to join our Legal Group. Our Legal Group is a go-to for Commonwealth legal teams requiring expertise and support on complex matters specialising in administrative law, commercial law, information and privacy law, and litigation.

 

About the role

  • Work alongside government clients to provide legal advice on secrecy provisions, privacy law, privacy regulations, information and data exchanges, data sharing and governance
  • Undertake privacy assurance processes, such as Privacy Threshold Assessments and Privacy Impact Assessments
  • Manage a caseload of legal matters
  • Develop strategies, policies, and procedures
  • Engage with internal stakeholders, the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner, other Commonwealth agencies and external law firms
  • Develop and deliver legal training to support capability uplift.

 

Where your legal career goes further

Here are a few more reasons to join us:

  • Variety – our legal secondment model allows you to work across the Commonwealth.
  • Flexible working options – including permanent and contract roles to suit your lifestyle.
  • Reward and recognition programs – we offer competitive salaries reviewed annually, performance bonuses, and a referral bonus of up to $10,000.
  • Wellbeing – whether it’s hybrid flexibility, 16 weeks of paid parental leave, or a generous health and wellbeing benefit, we support the person, not just the lawyer.
  • Learning and growth – your career path based on readiness, not just KPIs. Access transparent progression, study support, and on-the-job learning from industry leaders.
  • Collegiate support – reach out to and receive support from experienced colleagues across our Legal Group.
  • Practice with purpose – from pro bono opportunities and environmental initiatives, to volunteering for our community partners, we take our impact on our local community and society seriously.

 

You will bring:

  • A minimum of 5 years' information, including privacy, law experience within, or for, the Commonwealth or a State Government.
  • A restricted (minimum) Australian legal practising certificate (ACT, NSW, or VIC).
  • An AGSVA security clearance (Baseline minimum) or the ability to obtain and maintain one.

 

Why SPA Australia?

  • Choose the work that excites you.
  • Flat structure, no egos, and a team player-mindset, always.
  • A commitment to your career progression, professional development and wellbeing.
  • Wrap-around support from a dedicated Legal Practice Management team.

 

SPA Australia

Systems Planning and Analysis, Australia (SPA Australia) is a leading provider of integrated consulting, legal, commercial, and analytics services to government. Our multidisciplinary approach, combined with trusted advisory and leading-edge technology and analysis, takes our clients further.

 

In 2025, SPA acquired Proximity, a well-established and highly regarded consultancy with specialist expertise in delivering legal, consulting, and commercial advisory services to government.

 

For more than five decades, Systems Planning & Analysis Inc (SPA), SPA Australia’s parent company, has supported government clients across the world to navigate a myriad of complex challenges. Today, SPA has more than 3,300 employees across 15 offices in the US, UK, and Australia, with over 130 employees in Australia alone.

 

Keen to know more? 

To find out more or to have a confidential discussion, please contact Loretta Pabian at careers@au.spa.com

SPA Australia, which acquired Proximity in 2025, is looking for Government Lawyers to join its Legal Group. Our Legal Group is a go-to for Commonwealth legal teams requiring expertise and support on complex matters specialising in administrative law, commercial law, information law, and litigation.

Where your legal career goes further

We Work Side-by-side With Government Clients To Solve Complex Problems That Support The Public Good. If You’re a Lawyer Looking For Fulfilling Work, Here Are Just a Few More Reasons To Join Us

  • Variety – our legal secondment model allows you to work across the Commonwealth.
  •  Flexible working options – including permanent and contract roles to suit your lifestyle.
  •  Reward and recognition programs – we offer competitive salaries reviewed annually, performance bonuses, and a referral bonus of up to $10,000.
  •  Wellbeing – whether it’s hybrid flexibility, 16 weeks of paid parental leave, or a generous health and wellbeing benefit, we support the person, not just the lawyer.
  •  Learning and growth – your career path based on readiness, not just KPIs. Access transparent progression, study support, and on-the-job learning from industry leaders.
  •  Collegiate support – reach out to and receive support from experienced colleagues across our Legal Group.
  •  Practice with purpose – from pro bono opportunities and environmental initiatives, to volunteering for our community partners, we take our impact on our local community and society seriously.

You Will Bring

  • A minimum of 5 years’ experience in public law, commercial law, information law, or litigation within, or for, the Commonwealth or a State Government.
  •  A restricted (minimum) Australian legal practising certificate (ACT, NSW, or VIC).
  •  An AGSVA security clearance (Baseline minimum) or the ability to obtain and maintain one.

 Why SPA Australia?

  •  Choose the work that excites you.
  •  Flat structure, no egos, and a team player-mindset, always.
  •  A commitment to your career progression, professional development and wellbeing.
  •  Wrap-around support from a dedicated Legal Practice Management team.

SPA Australia

Systems Planning and Analysis, Australia (SPA Australia) is a leading provider of integrated consulting, legal, commercial, and analytics services to government. Our multidisciplinary approach, combined with trusted advisory and leading-edge technology and analysis, takes our clients further.

In 2025, SPA acquired Proximity, a well-established and highly regarded consultancy with specialist expertise in delivering legal, consulting, and commercial advisory services to government.

For more than five decades, Systems Planning & Analysis Inc (SPA), SPA Australia’s parent company, has supported government clients across the world to navigate a myriad of complex challenges. Today, SPA has more than 3,300 employees across 23 offices in the US, UK, and Australia, with over 130 employees in Australia alone.

Keen to know more?

To find out more or to have a confidential discussion, please contact Loretta Pabian at careers@au.spa.com

Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

  • providing high - level specialist legal advice on administrative law , regulatory and public sector matters
  •  drafting and reviewing legal and legislative documents
  •  managing a caseload of legal matters
  •  developing strategies, policies, and procedures
  •  engaging with internal stakeholders, other Commonwealth agencies and external law firms
  •  providing instructions in litigation
  •  developing and delivering legal training to support capability uplift .

Qualifications

  • A minimum of 5 years’ experience in public law, commercial law, information law, or litigation within, or for, the Commonwealth or a State Government.
  •  A restricted (minimum) Australian legal practising certificate (ACT, NSW, or VIC).
  •  An AGSVA security clearance (Baseline minimum) or the ability to obtain and maintain one.

SPA Australia, which acquired Proximity in 2025, is looking for Freedom of Information (FOI) Lawyers to join our Legal Group. Our Legal Group is a go-to for Commonwealth legal teams requiring expertise and support on complex matters specialising in administrative law, commercial law, information law, and litigation.

 

About the role

  • Work with government clients to provide expert legal and strategic advice on complex FOI matters.
  • Process FOI requests and requests for internal review to ensure compliance with the FOI Act.
  • Consult with external stakeholders as required.
  • Manage reviews of FOI decisions by the OAIC, including drafting submissions.
  • Manage a caseload of FOI matters.
  • Engage with internal stakeholders, other Commonwealth agencies and external law firms.
  • Develop and deliver legal training to support capability uplift.

 

Where your legal career goes further

Here are a few more reasons to join us:

  • Variety – our legal secondment model allows you to work across the Commonwealth.
  • Flexible working options – including permanent and contract roles to suit your lifestyle.
  • Reward and recognition programs – we offer competitive salaries reviewed annually, performance bonuses, and a referral bonus of up to $10,000.
  • Wellbeing – whether it’s hybrid flexibility, 16 weeks of paid parental leave, or a generous health and wellbeing benefit, we support the person, not just the lawyer.
  • Learning and growth – your career path based on readiness, not just KPIs. Access transparent progression, study support, and on-the-job learning from industry leaders.
  • Collegiate support – reach out to and receive support from experienced colleagues across our Legal Group.
  • Practice with purpose – from pro bono opportunities and environmental initiatives, to volunteering for our community partners, we take our impact on our local community and society seriously.

 

You will bring:

  • A minimum of 5 years’ information law, including FOI, experience within, or for, the Commonwealth or a State Government.
  • A restricted (minimum) Australian legal practising certificate (ACT, NSW, or VIC).
  • An AGSVA security clearance (Baseline minimum) or the ability to obtain and maintain one.

 

Why SPA Australia?

  • Choose the work that excites you.
  • Flat structure, no egos, and a team player-mindset, always.
  • A commitment to your career progression, professional development and wellbeing.
  • Wrap-around support from a dedicated Legal Practice Management team.

 

SPA Australia

Systems Planning and Analysis, Australia (SPA Australia) is a leading provider of integrated consulting, legal, commercial, and analytics services to government. Our multidisciplinary approach, combined with trusted advisory and leading-edge technology and analysis, takes our clients further.

 

In 2025, SPA acquired Proximity, a well-established and highly regarded consultancy with specialist expertise in delivering legal, consulting, and commercial advisory services to government.

 

For more than five decades, Systems Planning & Analysis Inc (SPA), SPA Australia’s parent company, has supported government clients across the world to navigate a myriad of complex challenges. Today, SPA has more than 3,300 employees across 15 offices in the US, UK, and Australia, with over 130 employees in Australia alone.

 

Keen to know more? 

To find out more or to have a confidential discussion, please contact Loretta Pabian at careers@au.spa.com

 

 

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