About the Role

As an APS 6 Government Lawyer , you will deliver high-quality legal advice and services that support AFSA's regulatory, operational and corporate functions.

Working across a diverse range of legal matters, you will provide practical, risk-based advice, manage litigation and dispute resolution matters, and contribute to legally sound decision-making.

You will work closely with Senior and Principal Government Lawyers, as well as stakeholders across the agency, to identify legal risks, solve complex issues and support the achievement of AFSA's strategic objectives.

This is an excellent opportunity to build your expertise across government legal practice while contributing to matters that have a meaningful impact on the Australian community.

Key Responsibilities In this role, you will:

- Provide practical, timely and risk-based legal advice across a broad range of regulatory, corporate and operational matters.
- Manage litigation, tribunal proceedings, dispute resolution matters and legal advisory work to achieve effective outcomes.
- Prepare legal advice, briefs, submissions, correspondence and court or tribunal documents to support sound decision-making.
- Build productive stakeholder relationships, identify legal risks and contribute to the continuous improvement of legal services and capability across AFSA.

All duties will be performed in accordance with:
- the 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.

Qualifications, accreditations, and experience

Essential

- Bachelor of Laws degree or equivalent qualification.




- Admission as a legal practitioner of the Supreme Court of an Australian State or Territory.
- Current practising certificate, or eligibility to hold one.

Desirable

- More than two years' experience in legal practice, ideally including litigation, dispute resolution and advisory work.
- Experience working within government, regulatory or public sector environments.
- Knowledge of administrative law, information law, privacy, Freedom of Information, insolvency or regulatory law.
- Experience coaching, mentoring or supporting junior legal practitioners.

Working Arrangements? AFSA supports flexible ways of working and is committed to helping employees balance their work and personal commitments. Flexible, hybrid, part-time and job-share arrangements may be available, subject to operational requirements.

Why join us?

At AFSA, you'll contribute to meaningful work that supports Australians while developing your skills in a collaborative and inclusive workplace. AFSA values its people and offers:

- 15.4% employer superannuation contribution
- Flexible working arrangements
- Hybrid and remote work options where operationally appropriate
- Competitive salary and conditions under the Enterprise Agreement
- Paid Christmas and New Year shutdown
- Generous leave provisions
- Learning and development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program
- A supportive, inclusive and respectful workplace culture.





We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity. We welcome applications from First Nations peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with disability. We support all employees to balance work, family, and personal commitments through flexible working options.

Eligibility

This role is open only to Australian citizens .

The successful candidate must either hold, or be willing to obtain, a Baseline security clearance . All employees undergo a mandatory police records check.

Please note that if you have received a redundancy benefit from an APS agency and your redundancy period has not expired, you may not be eligible for employment.

How to apply

Applications close Sunday, 4 October 2026 at 11:59 pm AEDT.

You are required to submit:

- a current resume (maximum 2 pages ); and
- a cover letter (maximum 750 words ) outlining how your skills, experience and capabilities align with ' The ideal candidate will have' section of the Candidate Information Pack.

Your application should demonstrate how your skills, experience and achievements align with the requirements of the role. Applications exceeding these limits will only be assessed up to the page and word limits specified.

To apply for this role, please click the ‘Apply’ button. You’ll be relocated to our application portal which also provides step-by-step instructions to guide you through the application process.

RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. If you apply under the RecruitAbility scheme, declare that you have a disability, and meet the minimum role requirements, you will be invited to participate in the next stage of assessment. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability

📌 Government Lawyer (Sydney)
🏢 Australian Financial Security Authority (AFSA)
📍 Sydney