Australian Department of Industry, Science and Resources – Melbourne VIC

The Department of Industry, Science and Resources and our broader portfolio are integral to the Australian Government’s economic agenda. Our purpose is to help the government build a better future for all Australians through enabling a productive, resilient and sustainable economy, enriched by science and technology. We do this by:

- Growing innovative & competitive businesses, industries and regions
- Investing in science and technology
- Strengthening the resources sector.

The APS and the department offer a clear direction and meaningful work. You will be able to create positive impact in people’s lives whilst contributing to improved outcomes for Australia and our people.

If you would like to feel a strong connection to your work and you are accountable, committed and open to change, join us in shaping Australia’s future.

Please see the APSC’s APS Employee Value Proposition for more information on the benefits and value of employment within the APS.

About the team

About the Anti-Dumping Commission

We are Australia’s international trade remedies authority – the Anti-Dumping Commission. The commission is responsible for undertaking investigations into allegations of unfair practices in international trade and administering Australia’s anti-dumping system. These investigations seek to deliver a level playing field for Australian manufacturers.

The commission is a connected team of professionals with skills and experience spanning investigations, economics, accounting, law, corporate support, market intelligence, stakeholder engagement and data analysis. Collaboration is integral to our work - we work as one, utilising the diverse skills and experience of our staff to achieve best regulatory practice.

Our culture and people are fundamental to what we do. We are an inclusive employer committed to building a diverse, equitable, and vibrant workforce. We offer a range of flexible working arrangements to provide a supportive environment where you can thrive both personally and professionally. Our ideal candidate adds to this culture and our workplace in their own way.

About the Legal team

The Legal Branch, led by the Executive Director, Legal (EDL), is a high performing inhouse legal team with expertise in statutory interpretation, administrative and trade remedies law. The team works collaboratively across all levels – we prioritise risk mitigation, delivery of accurate and considered legal advice, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.

In an ever-changing global environment, the Legal Branch is at the forefront of legal developments in international trade and proactively strives to identify innovative solutions to new challenges.

The opportunity

Senior Legal Counsels work independently under limited direction/supervision from the EDL and Principal Legal Counsels. At its core, your role will be the provision of high quality legal advice to the Commissioner of the Anti-Dumping Commission, the senior executive and commission staff on complex matters related to trade remedies law and investigative practice. Your practice will include preparing legal advice on novel or complex questions of statutory interpretation and administrative law, reviewing commission reports, managing the commission’s merits and judicial review matters, contributing to case management meetings and Commissioner briefings, training and mentoring junior staff and initiating and developing policy and practice initiatives. You will be a trusted advisor to your stakeholders, including the executive leadership team.

The commission has a collaborative investigations model where Senior Legal Counsels work as part of commission-wide teams undertaking trade remedies (anti-dumping and subsidies) investigations. You will provide advice throughout the lifespan of an investigation including any subsequent merits and judicial review processes. You will advise the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioners on legal risks and take an active role in ensuring that decisions are legally defensible.

As part of a best-practice regulator, you will be informed by developments in foreign jurisdictions and the World Trade Organization (WTO). Drawing on novel issues arising from investigations and other international developments, you will take the initiative to identify practice-related improvements to enhance the commission’s outcomes in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.

Hear from Hugo, one of our Senior Legal Counsel about the opportunity:

In order to succeed, you will have:

- A minimum of 2-3 years post-admission experience.
- Demonstrated experience in administrative law and decision making, statutory interpretation, and/or regulatory law.
- Ability to deliver advice that is client-focused, solutions-oriented, and evidence-based. You will identify legal risks and develop legally compliant options for managing those risks consistent with the commission’s strategic objectives.
- Highly developed collaboration and advocacy skills, including the ability to negotiate,



liaise and influence colleagues and stakeholders, including those from a non-legal background.
- Well-developed planning and organisational skills.
- High standards of professional and personal integrity.
- Knowledge of, or the ability to quickly acquire knowledge of, Australia’s anti-dumping legislation (Part XVB of the Customs Act 1901) and Australia’s obligations under the WTO Anti-Dumping Agreement and the Agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures.

Prior legal advisor or litigation experience in areas such as statutory interpretation, international trade, administrative/public law, or commercial/competition law will be highly regarded.

Our department has a commitment to inclusion and diversity, with an ambition of being the best possible place to work. This reflects the importance we place on our people and on creating a workplace culture where each and every one of us is valued and respected for our contribution. Our ideal candidate adds to this culture and our workplace in their own way.

About the department

The Department of Industry, Science and Resources and our broader portfolio are integral to the Australian Government’s economic agenda. Our purpose is to help the government build a better future for all Australians through enabling a productive, resilient and sustainable economy, enriched by science and technology. We do this by:

- Growing innovative & competitive businesses, industries and regions
- Investing in science and technology
- Strengthening the resources sector.

The APS and the department offer a explicit direction and meaningful work. You will be able to create positive impact in people’s lives whilst contributing to improved outcomes for Australia and our people.

If you would like to feel a strong connection to your work and you are accountable, committed and open to change, join us in shaping Australia’s future.

Please see the APSC’s APS Employee Value Proposition for more information on the benefits and value of employment within the APS.

About the team

About the Anti-Dumping Commission

We are Australia’s international trade remedies authority – the Anti-Dumping Commission. The commission is responsible for undertaking investigations into allegations of unfair practices in international trade and administering Australia’s anti-dumping system. These investigations seek to deliver a level playing field for Australian manufacturers.

The commission is a connected team of professionals with skills and experience spanning investigations, economics, accounting, law, corporate support, market intelligence, stakeholder engagement and data analysis. Collaboration is integral to our work - we work as one, utilising the diverse skills and experience of our staff to achieve best regulatory practice.

Our culture and people are fundamental to what we do. We are an inclusive employer committed to building a diverse, equitable, and vibrant workforce. We offer a range of flexible working arrangements to provide a supportive environment where you can thrive both personally and professionally. Our ideal candidate adds to this culture and our workplace in their own way.

About the Legal team

The Legal Branch, led by the Executive Director, Legal (EDL), is a high performing inhouse legal team with expertise in statutory interpretation, administrative and trade remedies law. The team works collaboratively across all levels – we prioritise risk mitigation, delivery of accurate and considered legal advice, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.

In an ever-changing global environment, the Legal Branch is at the forefront of legal developments in international trade and proactively strives to identify innovative solutions to new challenges.

The opportunity

Senior Legal Counsels work independently under limited direction/supervision from the EDL and Principal Legal Counsels. At its core, your role will be the provision of high quality legal advice to the Commissioner of the Anti-Dumping Commission, the senior executive and commission staff on complex matters related to trade remedies law and investigative practice. Your practice will include preparing legal advice on novel or complex questions of statutory interpretation and administrative law, reviewing commission reports, managing the commission’s merits and judicial review matters, contributing to case management meetings and Commissioner briefings, training and mentoring junior staff and initiating and developing policy and practice initiatives. You will be a trusted advisor to your stakeholders, including the executive leadership team.





The commission has a collaborative investigations model where Senior Legal Counsels work as part of commission-wide teams undertaking trade remedies (anti-dumping and subsidies) investigations. You will provide advice throughout the lifespan of an investigation including any subsequent merits and judicial review processes. You will advise the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioners on legal risks and take an active role in ensuring that decisions are legally defensible.

As part of a best-practice regulator, you will be informed by developments in foreign jurisdictions and the World Trade Organization (WTO). Drawing on novel issues arising from investigations and other international developments, you will take the initiative to identify practice-related improvements to enhance the commission’s outcomes in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.

Hear from Hugo, one of our Senior Legal Counsel about the opportunity:

In order to succeed, you will have:

- A minimum of 2-3 years post-admission experience.
- Demonstrated experience in administrative law and decision making, statutory interpretation, and/or regulatory law.
- Ability to deliver advice that is client-focused, solutions-oriented, and evidence-based. You will identify legal risks and develop legally compliant options for managing those risks consistent with the commission’s strategic objectives.
- Highly developed collaboration and advocacy skills, including the ability to negotiate, liaise and influence colleagues and stakeholders, including those from a non-legal background.
- Well-developed planning and organisational skills.
- High standards of professional and personal integrity.
- Knowledge of, or the ability to quickly acquire knowledge of, Australia’s anti-dumping legislation (Part XVB of the Customs Act 1901) and Australia’s obligations under the WTO Anti-Dumping Agreement and the Agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures.

Prior legal advisor or litigation experience in areas such as statutory interpretation, international trade, administrative/public law, or commercial/competition law will be highly regarded.

Our department has a commitment to inclusion and diversity, with an ambition of being the best possible place to work. This reflects the importance we place on our people and on creating a workplace culture where each and every one of us is valued and respected for our contribution. Our ideal candidate adds to this culture and our workplace in their own way.

Notes

The department does currently offer flexible work opportunities for many roles. This vacancy is based in Melbourne, Victoria (preferred) or Canberra, ACT, although flexible or remote work arrangements may be considered. Please reach out to the contact officer to discuss this further.

Interviews - August 2026

Interviews will take place from the week commencing 24 August 2026.

A merit pool may be established and used to fill future vacancies within 18 months from the date the vacancy was first advertised in the Gazette.

Getting to know the Department of Industry, Science and Resources (DISR)

The department’s Enterprise Agreement and policies provide for a flexible working environment to assist staff balance their work and home life. Staff and managers work together to balance the operating needs of the department with the needs of the individual. Options may include full time/part time working arrangements, working from home or other arrangements.Our employees say they recommend our department as a good place to work. Our workplace is one that encourages and supports all employees to have a sense of belonging and a culture that allows them to bring their authentic selves to work every day.Our reconciliation vision supports a workforce with opportunities and career pathways for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The vision allows them to feel empowered and helps to ensure that the department and broader community can benefit from the knowledge and experience of Australia’s First Peoples.We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, nationalities and backgrounds including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, mature age, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people of the LGBTIQA+ community and people with disability.The department wants to give candidates the opportunity to demonstrate their full potential during a recruitment process. We encourage candidates who require any adjustments or support as part of the recruitment process to reach out and discuss them with the job’s contact officer. Candidates are also welcome to contact our Inclusion team at *********@industry.gov.au for a confidential discussion if you identify from any of these diverse backgrounds and would like to discuss how we can support you.

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📌 Senior Legal Counsel (Melbourne)
🏢 Australian Department of Industry, Science and Resources
📍 Melbourne