Government Lawyer

Government Lawyer (APS6) Join to apply for the Government Lawyer (APS6) role at Australian Financial Security Authority (AFSA) As an APS6 Government Lawyer at AFSA, you will play a key role in delivering legal services and advice on matters impacting the agency. Operating with a degree of autonomy, your work will be second‑counselled by a Senior or Principal Government Lawyer to ensure legal consistency and quality. You will manage legal cases, contribute to dispute resolution, and provide advice on complex legal issues. This includes interpreting legislation, preparing legal documents, and supporting litigation processes. You may also lead small operational teams and mentor junior staff to build legal capability across the agency. Key Accountabilities Reviewing, preparing, and managing litigation matters and assisting with complex litigation. Managing Tribunal proceedings with the assistance of a Senior Government Lawyer and appearing in Tribunal proceedings if appropriate. Partnering and collaborating with business areas within AFSA to foresee legal challenges and take proactive measures to resolve them. Supporting the General Counsel division with matters relating to the exercise of AFSA and its supported entities functions and powers. Developing knowledge of legislative, financial, and administrative frameworks, government decision‑making processes and agency guidelines and regulations. Undertaking research and analysis to draft advice to assist decision‑making processes within AFSA and its supported entities. Assisting in the development, review and implementation of policies and work practices compliant with relevant legislation and consistent with best practice. Assisting FOI delegates in processing and managing freedom of information requests. Assisting senior lawyers in considering and responding to privacy complaints and breaches of privacy. Qualifications and Experience Bachelor of law degree or equivalent. Admission as a legal practitioner, however described, of the Supreme Court of an Australian State or Territory. Holder of (or eligible to hold) a current practising certificate. Ideally more than 2 years’ experience in litigation and law practice, preferably in a government environment and with knowledge of, or experience in, regulatory, insolvency and administrative law, including Privacy and Freedom of Information. Experience in supporting senior lawyers. Employment Principles APS Values, Code of Conduct and Employment Principles. WHS obligations, taking responsibility for own health and safety and that of others. AFSA’s risk management framework and relevant legislation, including guiding others to identify and mitigate foreseeable risks. Benefits Access to Employee Assistance Provider. Flexibility to balance work and personal life, including working from home arrangements and flexible start and finish times where applicable. EEO Statement We are a workplace committed to providing an environment that values diversity and supports staff to reach their full potential. We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disability. At AFSA we encourage every employee balance their family commitments and personal interests with flexible working options. Security Clearance This opportunity is open only to Australian Citizens. The successful applicant must have or be willing to undergo a security clearance to the level of Baseline as a condition of employment. To satisfy character requirements all AFSA employees must undergo a police records check. Where a person has received a redundancy benefit from APS agency employment and their corresponding redundancy benefit period has not expired, they may be ineligible for employment. Application Close Applications close Sunday 26 October 2025 at 11:59 PM AEDT. Application Instructions Applications for this vacancy are submitted online through the AFSA careers portal. Further instructions on how to apply can be found on the AFSA careers website . #J-18808-Ljbffr