Expand your legal expertise across new areas of both civilian and military law, playing a valuable role providing Navy Command with specialist legal advice.
You will contribute to Navy's mission by providing specialist advice in the core legal areas of legal practice in the Navy, which are military discipline, military administrative law and military operations law. In addition to the provision of specialist legal advice, you may also appear as advocates in Defence inquiries, or as prosecuting or defending personnel before Courts-Martial and Defence Force magistrate trials.
You’ll enjoy a competitive salary package, career stability, opportunities for continuous progression and an adventurous lifestyle, all while making a difference to Australia.
Job security
Superannuation of 16.4% - 4.4% over the Australian average, meaning you can retire with more
Free medical and dental care
Sense of accomplishment and pride that comes from serving your country
Become a homeowner: get help to buy a home
Cheaper living: rent allowance or subsidised rental
Career progression and development opportunities
Travel and adventure
Free fitness facilities
Support for your family: subsidised healthcare, free access to on-base gyms and pools, family and community programs,
resources for school transitions
Delicious chef made meals at sea
Balance of shore and sea postings
Upon completion of your initial military and employment training, you’ll enjoy a salary package starting from $97,168.
For this role, you must be over 17 at the time of enlistment, and an Australian Citizen.
Hold a relevant bachelor's degree in law such as Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD).
Be admitted to practice as a legal practitioner to the Supreme Court of an Australian state or territory.
Hold a current practising certificate with a state or territory Law Society or be immediately eligible to obtain a practising certificate.
Have a minimum of 12 months' experience as a lawyer, solicitor, or barrister. Paralegal or law clerk experience is not sufficient.
If you are not an Australian Citizen, please visit the ADF Careers Eligibility Page to confirm you meet the requirements for a career in the ADF.