Career Opportunities: EL1 - Senior Lawyer, Public Law Branch, Aff… (48204)

Requisition ID48204-Posted27/09/2026-$126,838-$144,278-Location of Position (4) -Ongoing-Full Time

EL1 - Senior Lawyer, Public Law Branch, Disability

Title:

EL1 - Senior Lawyer, Public Law Branch, Disability

Classification(s):

Employment Type:

Ongoing , Full Time

Business Division:

Legal & Integrity

Branch / Section:

Public Law

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:

48204

Contact Officer: Shireen Sekhon, 02 6136 6428 or [email protected]

Closing Date:

11.59pm AEDT, Sunday, 18 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 Public Law team, which is part of the Legal and Integrity Division, is seeking an experienced Senior Lawyer (EL1) to join our dynamic legal team and work with talented lawyers. Our ideal candidate will bring strong technical legal analysis and legal problem-solving skills, excellent written and oral communication skills,



sound interpersonal skills and an enquiring mindset to support the delivery of high-quality public law legal services.

The successful candidate will report to a Principal Lawyer (EL2) and collaborate with other lawyers within the Public Law Branch to deliver key outcomes. They will be part of a high-performing legal services cohort managing a diverse portfolio of matters that are crucial to the wellbeing of every Australian and the prosperity of the nation. This is an opportunity to advance your career or gain valuable experience working in the Australian Public Service and engaging with high-profile stakeholders.

The Public Law Branch provides a broad range of legal services to the department. Areas of focus include administrative law, statutory interpretation, regulatory enforcement and regulatory design advice to support the delivery of the Australian Government's infrastructure, transport, regional development, communications, sport and arts policies and programs. The Public Law Branch also manages merits review proceedings, including matters before the ART, as well as judicial review proceedings and civil litigation.

What you will do

Operating under broad direction, you will be responsible for:

- providing timely, high-quality, practical and solutions focussed legal advice on a range of complex public law matters across the portfolio,



supporting departmental objectives, policies and programs
- preparing high-quality legal documents, including drafting legislative and other instruments (non-tied), and providing legal support for the portfolio legislative program
- managing and instructing in ART and litigation (judicial review and civil litigation) matters, in consultation with clients and external legal service providers
- managing assigned legal matters and projects from inception to completion, ensuring work is delivered within agreed timeframes, and advice is understood by the client
- proactively identifying legal risks and providing effective legal advice and solutions to the department and a range of stakeholders
- overseeing the effective and value for money delivery of external legal service providers who may be appointed to assist with matters from time to time
- working collaboratively and effectively with colleagues, clients, external legal service providers and other agencies to support the delivery of portfolio business outcomes and priorities
- contributing to the development and/or supervision of junior lawyers within the Public Law Branch
- contributing to, and delivering, legal training to different areas of the department
- actively contributing to the development and implementation of Branch and Divisional corporate priorities

Inherent requirements for the role

To be eligible and suitable for this role, candidates must:

- hold a tertiary degree in law from an Australian tertiary institution, or a comparable overseas qualification;
- be admitted, or eligible

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📌 Senior Lawyer, Public Law Branch, Affirmative Measures, Disability (Brisbane)
🏢 Australian Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development
📍 Brisbane