Legal Opinions Publishing Officer – Australian Government Solicitor
📌 Vacancy Fact Sheet
- Reference Number: VN-0770914
- Agency: Australian Government Solicitor
- Job Title: Legal Opinions Publishing Officer
- Position Number: TBC
- Classification: APS Level 4
- Closing Date: Tuesday 28 July 2026
- Job Type: Part-Time, Ongoing;Non-Ongoing
- Location: Adelaide SA, Canberra ACT, Melbourne VIC
- Future Merit Locations: Adelaide, Canberra, Melbourne
- Salary: Future Merit
- Office Arrangement: Hybrid (This is a hybrid role and cannot be fully remote;)
About Australian Government Solicitor
Australian Government Solicitor (AGS) is the Australian Government’s central legal practice and
part of the Attorney-General’s Department. AGS helps Commonwealth clients to manage legal
issues, navigate new challenges and find solutions which deliver the best outcomes for Australia.
We are a self-funded legal practice and compete for our work.
AGS is unique. AGS is dedicated to the national interest and is a trusted advisor to Government.
AGS is innovative. Drawing on an exceptional depth of experience and expertise, we assist the
Australian Government in the development and implementation of solutions to legal issues that
have national importance.
AGS is diverse. With offices in every capital city and a team of 800 staff, including 576 lawyers,
we work in more than 40 different areas of law related to government.
Duties
- Part-time (up to 3 days per week)
- Ongoing and non-ongoing
- Canberra, Adelaide, Melbourne
- A part-time opportunity exists for a highly organised and efficient individual to join our Practice
- Services team as Legal Opinions Publishing Officer. Non-ongoing opportunities may be offered for
- a period of 12 months.
Eligibility / Notes
- To apply you must be an Australian Citizen and be willing to obtain and maintain a security
- clearance at the Baseline level.
How to Apply
To apply, please click the ‘Apply’ button. Applications close at 5:00pm (AEST) on Tuesday 28 July
2026.
Your application should include a copy of your CV and be accompanied by a covering letter of no
more than 2 pages highlighting your relevant experience and skills for the role.
Further enquiries
Further information can be obtained by contacting Leanne Cummings, Legal Knowledge Manager
Practice Services on 03 9242 1383.