Closes: 17 August 2026

Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 4 Salary: $86,752 - $93,420 plus superannuation

Position No: 1159

Directorate: Legal Aid Commission

Advertised (Gazettal date): 04 August 2026

Contact Officer: People and Culture on [email protected] or (02) 6243 3411

Details: Working at Legal Aid Commission (ACT) is an opportunity to do challenging and rewarding work and make a meaningful contribution to the circumstances of disadvantaged and vulnerable clients and communities in the ACT.

The Criminal Legal Practice at Legal Aid ACT provides advice, assistance and representation to people in the ACT who are charged with criminal offences, including through duty lawyer services at the ACT Magistrates Court and Children’s Court. The practice provides ongoing assistance for substantive matters including defended hearings, trials and appeals in the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal and the High Court.. The Practice plays an important role in supporting access to justice by assisting clients who may need one-off help at court or ongoing representation through a grant of legal assistance.

The Criminal Legal Practice Supervisor will be required to manage the administrative aspects of the Criminal Legal Practice, maintain and oversee rostering of lawyers and legal support, and support the Head of Criminal Practice with strategic initiatives.

The Practice

Supervisor will be a participative and positive team member in a dynamic work environment, and will require strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills to ensure effective client and stakeholder service delivery and a high level of flexibility and adaptability in a rapidly changing environment. The role requires constant problem solving and knowledge of criminal procedure and a robust grasp of internal policies.

About the position:

In this role, you will coordinate the day-to-day administrative operations of the Criminal Legal Practice, including workflow allocation, rostering,



reporting and support arrangements for lawyers and legal support staff. You will assist the Head of Practice by monitoring practice needs, improving procedures, supporting workforce planning and ensuring administrative systems operate effectively. You will also contribute to staff recruitment, onboarding, training and performance processes, while promoting safe, ethical and consistent work practices across the team.

You will liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including other practice areas and the AFP and DPP to maintain productive working relationships.

About You:

You are an organised, proactive and people-focused professional who enjoys keeping a busy practice running smoothly. You bring strong administrative experience, confidence coordinating competing priorities, and the ability to support and guide a team in a fast-paced environment. With excellent attention to detail, clear communication skills and a collaborative approach, you will look for practical ways to improve processes, strengthen service delivery and contribute to a positive and effective practice.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment that offers variety, challenge and professional development – then we want to hear from you…apply now!

Legal Aid ACT is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

- Applicants must have Australian work rights.
- Prior to commencing this role,



a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra
- The successful candidate will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process, and an offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.

Note: This is a temporary position available for a period of up to 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. A Merit Pool may be established from this selection process and may be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.

These positions will be required to work at our office location, due to the in-person nature of our legal work.

How to Apply: Applications should include a current curriculum vitae and a one-page cover letter addressing the Position Requirements in the Position description click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts.

Further information is available from the Position Description.

Applications should be submitted .

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.

Note

This is a temporary position available for a period of 12 months.

📌 Practice Supervisor – Criminal Practice | Full-time Temporary (Canberra)
🏢 Act Government
📍 Canberra