THE ORGANISATION

The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) protects Australia and Australians from threats to their security. In a complex, challenging and changing security environment, our success is built on the imagination and intelligence of our team. ASIO’s people are ordinary Australians but they do extraordinary things – they are our most important asset. To be successful in our mission, we need talented people who are highly capable, dedicated, adaptable and resilient.
We seek to reflect the community we protect. ASIO is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, where all staff are valued and respected. We welcome applications from all eligible candidates, irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious affiliation, age or disability. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply. We are secretive about what we do, not what we value.

THE OPPORTUNITY

ASIO’s Legal Services Division is a professional in-house legal practice providing expert legal advice to support ASIO’s operational and corporate functions, and to manage ASIO’s representation in courts and tribunals. The Division works with international and domestic partners including law enforcement, intelligence agencies and other Commonwealth and State departments. We provide on the job training and opportunities for professional development and you can expect to get experience across the practice.
Exciting opportunities exist for suitably qualified lawyers at the AE6 (APS6) level. We are looking for early career lawyers with some experience of legal practice, who are curious, creative thinkers to be part of our team, working across a range of legal disciplines. A number of positions are available.
A merit pool may be created to fill future vacancies which have the same or similar requirements to this position. This merit pool will be valid for up to 18 months.
Please note that these roles are primarily based in Canberra, with limited possible opportunities available in Melbourne and Sydney. See the ‘Location’ section for further details.

We are looking for suitably qualified lawyers with excellent technical skills across one or more of these key areas:

• Statutory interpretation.
• Administrative law.
• Criminal law and law enforcement.
• Employment law.
• Litigation and dispute resolution (civil and/or criminal inquiries).
• Commercial law

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

We are looking for suitably qualified lawyers with excellent technical skills across one or more of these key areas:

• Statutory interpretation.
• Administrative law.
• Criminal law and law enforcement.
• Employment law.
• Litigation and dispute resolution (civil and/or criminal inquiries).
• Commercial law.

As a member of the team, you will report to an Assistant Director (AEE1), work closely with business areas, and focus on quality client service.

To be eligible for the role, you must:

• Be an Australian citizen.
• Be assessed as suitable to hold and maintain a TOP SECRET-Privileged Access security clearance.
• Hold a Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor from an Australian university (or comparable overseas qualification) and possess, or be eligible to possess, a current restricted practising certificate in your State or Territory of residence.
• Post admission experience in a legal practice, or comparable experience