- Legal Services Branch
- Canberra – Adelaide – Brisbane – Darwin – Hobart – Melbourne – Perth – Sydney

Position Description:
Under limited direction, the Government Lawyer provides high-quality legal and strategic advice across a broad range of legal matters affecting the department. The role supports lawful decision-making, manages legal risk and contributes to the delivery of departmental priorities.

Legal Services Branch provides legal services across a range of practice areas. Successful candidates may undertake work in administrative law, commercial law, employment law, information law, litigation and dispute resolution, governance, legislative development, regulatory matters and other legal functions relevant to the department’s operations.

Please review the job pack for the full position description.

Eligibility / Additional Requirements:
To be eligible for employment with Department of Social Services (the department), you must be an Australian citizen. An applicant's suitability for employment with the department will be assessed through a pre-employment screening process.



This will include an identity and criminal history background check.

Eligibility to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance:
To be eligible for this role, applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the required level through the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA). This includes meeting AGSVA's identity, referee, and background checking requirements. Applicants with a history of overseas residence, employment, or travel may still be eligible, provided they can supply the information, documentation, and referee details required to support the security vetting process in accordance with AGSVA requirements.

Type / Length of Vacancy: Ongoing / Non-ongoing

Contact Officer Name: Edward Salib

Contact Officer Phone: 02 5162 5***

Contact Officer Email: ************@dss.gov.au

Application Closing Date: 22-Oct-2026

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📌 APS 6 - Lawyer (Sydney)
🏢 Australian Department of Social Services
📍 Sydney