ASD EL1 Senior Legal Officer – Australian Signals Directorate
📌 Vacancy Fact Sheet
- Reference Number: VN-0769480
- Agency: Australian Signals Directorate
- Job Title: ASD EL1 Senior Legal Officer
- Position Number: ASD/02496/26
- Classification: Executive Level 1
- Closing Date: Sunday 14 June 2026
- Job Type: Full-Time, Ongoing
- Location: Canberra ACT
- Future Merit Locations: Various locations – ACT, Various locations – NSW,
- Salary: $126,857 – $155,340
- Office Arrangement: On Site (Onsite)
About Australian Signals Directorate
To Apply
Position Contact Name Withheld, [email protected]
Agency Recruitment Site https://www.asd.gov.au/careers
Applicants to vacancies notified in all formats of the electronic Public Service Gazette should be aware:
that the names of successful applicants will also be notified in all formats of the electronic Public Service Gazette
applicants found suitable may be offered similar employment opportunities by other Australian Public Service agencies
Vacancy
Duties
- To be successful in this role, you will be an experienced, motivated, collaborative and
- high-performing candidate.
- We are looking for lawyers who are interested in:
- High-profile projects of national importance, advising on intelligence, cyber security and
- offensive cyber operations.
- Diverse work unique to ASD’s mission. You will consider novel and unique issues as you
- advise on new capabilities and technologies, developing highly sought after skills and
- experience.
- Leading and developing a small legal team.
- Learning and development, both formal and on the job.
- Competitive conditions including flexible work arrangements.
- Autonomy and client contact.
- A passionate and friendly workplace.
- A collegiate legal practice that promotes excellence.
Eligibility / Notes
- To be eligible for employment with ASD, you must meet all of the following eligibility criteria:
- Australian Citizenship – Applicants must be an Australian citizen. Only in exceptional
- circumstances can this requirement be waivered.
- Organisational Suitability Assessment – The preferred applicant will be required to undergo an
- Organisational Suitability Assessment (see Organisational Assessment section).
- Security Clearance – It is a condition of employment that applicants are willing and able to obtain
- and maintain the requisite security clearance for the duration of their employment with ASD.
- Health Assessment – The preferred applicant may be required to undergo a medical examination
- conducted by the Agency’s preferred medical provider.
How to Apply
Position Contact Name Withheld, [email protected]
Agency Recruitment Site https://www.asd.gov.au/careers
Applicants to vacancies notified in all formats of the electronic Public Service Gazette should be aware:
that the names of successful applicants will also be notified in all formats of the electronic Public Service Gazette
applicants found suitable may be offered similar employment opportunities by other Australian Public Service agencies
Vacancy