APS6 - General Commercial and/or Property Lawyers, Affi...sitive Measures, Disability

Australian Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts – Canberra ACT $99,733 - $118,084 a year Full time, Permanent Hybrid 8d ago , from Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts APS6 - General Commercial and/or Property Lawyers, Commercial Law (multiple positions) Aff....measures, Disability Title: APS6 - General Commercial and/or Property Lawyers, Commercial Law (multiple positions) Aff....measures, Disability Classification(s): Employment Type: Ongoing, Full Time Business Division: Legal & Integrity Branch / Section: Commercial, Commercial Law Team Location: We want to recruit the best people to our department. Our roles support flexible work arrangements including the opportunity to work from one of our departmental offices and hybrid (mixture of office and home-based work). These roles are located in Canberra; Brisbane; Melbourne; Sydney A merit pool may be formed and used to fill future similar vacancies in these locations and other locations within the same metropolitan area. Security Clearance: Baseline Vetting Job Reference No: 48163 Contact Officer: Closing Date: 11.59pm AEDT, Sunday 4 October 2026 The filling of this vacancy is intended to constitute an affirmative measure under Section 33 of the Australian Public Service Commissioner's Direction 2022.

This vacancy is open only to people with disability. The opportunity we have available

The Legal and Integrity Division in the department provides high quality, technically excellent, and practical legal advice, support and services to the department and Ministers' offices, in the diverse areas covered by the portfolio. The Legal and Integrity Division's Commercial Law and Real Property teams are seeking several dynamic and talented APS6 commercial lawyers with some relevant previous legal practice experience to join our growing and fast-paced legal practice. Applicants should have excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills and possess the proactive and enquiring mindset needed to deliver high quality commercial legal services to the department. Successful applicants will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver key Australian Government outcomes that are crucial to the wellbeing of Australians and the prosperity of our nation. This is a unique opportunity to advance your career and gain experience advising on some of the most important and complex commercial projects within the Australian Public Service (APS). Working within the Commercial Law team, you will deliver a broad range of legal services to the department, including advising on a wide array of commercial and real property law matters as well as major government projects. Some of the primary areas of focus for the team are: major infrastructure projects, including air, road and rail projects (such as the Western Sydney Airport, Moorebank Intermodal Freight Terminal and WestConnex); regional development initiatives and grants; administration of and provision of infrastructure and services to Australia’s non-self-governing territories such as Christmas Island, Norfolk Island and Jervis Bay; communications and technology services including,



but not limited to, national broadband and mobile projects; significant departmental corporate activities, including ICT procurements; aviation, maritime and road transport projects such as a pilot Strategic Fleet of maritime vessels; support of Australian culture and arts; and facilitating national sporting initiatives, including the 2032 Brisbane Olympics. What you will do

Working closely with Senior Lawyers, Principal Lawyers and the General Counsel - Commercial, you will be responsible for: taking carriage of commercial and/or real property law matters, proactively identifying legal risks and providing timely and effective legal advice to assist the department achieve its objectives; drafting, reviewing and negotiating key transaction and supporting contracts; supporting the development and maintenance of the department’s commercial law precedents; partnering with internal and external stakeholders to inform, design and deliver effective and efficient legal options and solutions that meet the department’s requirements; managing the procurement of external legal services efficiently to ensure they provide value for money to the department; and contributing to team and organisational continuous improvement and skills/capacity building initiatives, including by supporting internal training to the department on commercial law issues from time to time. Inherent requirements for the role

A successful candidate for this position will be able to demonstrate their capability against the APS 6 Work level standards. Essential Our ideal candidate must: have relevant post-qualification legal practice experience in a law firm, in house or government environment) in advising on, drafting, reviewing and/or negotiating a range of commercial and/or real property arrangements; be flexible, resilient and a strong team player with excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to develop strong and collaborative working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders (of all levels); possess good attention to detail and under limited supervision, be responsible for delivering and prioritising high-quality work outcomes in a rapid-paced environment; be able to quickly develop an understanding of the policy and legislative/regulatory framework in which the department operates, as well as its strategic and operational objectives. be proactive and possess an agile mindset and strong problem-solving skills; strive to continuously develop their legal and other skills, including by responding to constructive feedback; and Desirable requirements

While not essential, an ideal candidate would also have legal practice experience in one or more of the following: the resolution of commercial disputes; real property, environment and/or planning matters; intellectual property and ICT matters; and/or Commonwealth policy and legislative/regulatory frameworks. Cultural capability requirement





The department believes every role contributes to cultural safety and that building staff cultural capability helps us deliver better policies, programs and services for First Nations people and the broader Australian community. Candidates will be required to demonstrate their willingness to develop their cultural capability as part of the assessment process. In making it a requirement across all roles in our department, we are taking a practical step in delivering our commitments under the Our Stories on CountryAgreementand the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategy 2025–28. As an APS6 you will be expected to: Consider the cultural context and implications of work area outcomes. Engage respectfully with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander stakeholders, building trusted relationships. Communicate respectfully and seeks appropriate cultural input to inform decisions. What else can we offer?

Working in the Legal and Integrity Division within our department gives you an opportunity to be a part of delivering high-priority outcomes for the Government. We offer a range of professional benefits and opportunities to help you build your skills, experience and networks in the Australian Public Service (APS): An excellent opportunity to grow and diversify your career in a high-profile organisation and role; A flexible, family friendly workplace and a diverse and supportive team environment – for example, flexible working arrangements including home-based work; Study assistance, support for continuing legal education and vocational training (including formal training and capability development opportunities focused on your individual career goals); Attractive remuneration package plus 15.4% superannuation. Salaries in the department are provided through its Enterprise Agreement and supporting s.24(1) Determination. Excellent conditions of service (for example a typical 37.5 hour working week, additional paid leave over the Christmas shutdown period and (where eligible to do so) we may be able to recognise periods of prior State or Commonwealth Service for long service leave purposes in accordance with the Long Service Leave (Commonwealth Employees) Act 1976 (Cth)). Eligibility requirements

This is an Aff... Timeline and assessment

A selection panel will be established to assess your suitability against the advertised role. If a merit pool is established it will be valid for 18 months from date it first appeared in the APS Gazette. Applications open: 14 September 2026 Applications close: 4 October 2026 Application shortlisting: 8 October 2026 Further assessments: 19 October 2026 Selection report finalised: 26 October 2026 Offers and announcements: 2 November 2026 The above is indicative only, please reach out to the contact person if you have any questions on the recruitment process or timeframes. Your application will be assessed against the inherent requirements of the role, the Work level standards and in comparison to other candidates who applied. Once the entire applicant pool has been assessed, the panel will create a shortlist of applicants. If your application is shortlisted, you may be asked to undertake further assessment, this may include work sample testing, interviews and reference checks.

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📌 General Commercial and/or Property Lawyers, Affirmative Measures,Disability (Canberra)
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