- Ongoing & Non-ongoing until 30 June 2027 with the possibility of extension, Adaptable working arrangements will be considered
- Woden, ACT (other NIAA office locations may be considered)
- Location: Woden, ACT (other NIAA office locations may be considered)
- Application Closing Date: 14-Oct-2026

Classification APS Level 5 ($91,909 - $98,259)

APS Level 6 ($101,657 - $114,239)

Employment Type

Ongoing & Non-ongoing (until 30 June 2027 with the possibility of extension)

This role is being advertised as both ongoing and non-ongoing, with the employment type to be determined in negotiation with the preferred candidate and the NIAA delegate.

Where a non-ongoing specified term is offered, this would be for an initial period until 30 June 2027, with possibility of extension up to a maximum period of two years.

A non-ongoing offer may result in conversion to an ongoing offer of employment however this must occur within 18 months from the opening date of this advertisement.

Flexible Work

Ordinary hours of work required (Full time, Flexible working arrangements will be considered)

The Opportunity

This is an important time to be working at the National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA) and contributing to ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are heard, recognised and empowered.

The Legal Services Branch provides the full suite of inhouse government legal services to the NIAA. Our services include provision of legal advice on a range of corporate law, commercial law and public law matters, development of legislation, management of Commonwealth dispute resolution and litigation and procurement of specialist external legal advice when necessary.

Working under the direction of the NIAA General Counsel and Principal Lawyers,



the successful candidate will be responsible for work including legal advice, drafting and other strategic support associated with:

- the design, development and implementation of effective legislation, policies and programs in support of the NIAA's objectives
- grant and procurement contracts, property and other commercial law matters
- freedom information, privacy, finance law, employment law and other corporate law matters
- Commonwealth dispute resolution and litigation.

Our Ideal Candidate As an APS5/6 Lawyer, at the time of application, you must be able to demonstrate:

- commitment to the NIAA Vision - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are heard, recognised and empowered
- excellent communication and collaboration skills
- success in building and maintaining professional relationships, and consulting with internal and external stakeholders
- strong technical legal and analytical skills
- ability to undertake legal research and provide accurate, clear and concise advice with a solution focused approach
- ability to promote the legal practice and maintain professional obligations and skills
- ability to respond quickly and flexibly while managing competing priorities
- ability to work under the general direction of senior staff while exercising a degree of independent judgement.

Qualifications Legal qualifications,



admission to practice and eligibility to hold a government restricted Australian legal practising certificate.

APS5 - Lawyer, a minimum of 3 to 6 months of post-admission experience is preferred.

APS6 - Lawyer, a minimum of 1 to 3 years of post-admission experience is preferred.

Identified Position/Affirmative Measure Position

This position is Identified which signifies that the role has strong involvement in matters relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

This position is required to liaise with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and service providers. You will require cultural competency, including:

- understanding of the matters impacting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples.
- demonstrated ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples.
- demonstrated capability and commitment to continue to develop cultural competency.

The filling of this vacancy is intended to constitute an affirmative measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975. This vacancy is only available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait people. Eligibility To be eligible for this position you must be an Australian Citizen.

The successful candidate will be required to be assessed through our pre-employment screening checks, such as an Australian Criminal History Check.

Security Clearance Required

Baseline Vetting (Protected)

Contact Officer

Ian Bartholomew (NIAA General Counsel) on 0438 513 944 or [email protected]

Please Note – This is an unclassified web-based recruitment system so your application must not contain any classified or sensitive information. This includes in your one-page pitch and resume.

📌 Lawyer, Legal Services - Affirmative Measure Indigenous (Woden Valley)
🏢 Australian Government
📍 Woden Valley