Client: Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF)
Area: Legislation Framework and Digital Law Team, Legal Division
Location: CQ2 Building, 70 Northbourne Ave, ACT, 2600
Contract length/arrangements: Initial labour hire contract until 30 April 2027
Anticipated commencement: ASAP
Hours: Part time (3 days per week)
Eligibility: Australian citizenship and minimum Baseline security clearance required
About the team:
The Legislation Framework and Digital Law Team provides legal advice and assistance in relation to legal framework matters arising from whole-of-government initiatives. This includes the provision of legal advice on artificial intelligence (AI) use cases, as well as the implementation of the Australian Government’s key AI policies (such as Policy for the Responsible Use of AI in Government and the AI Plan for the APS) within the department.
Duties:
- Provide legal advice on the adoption and implementation of AI use cases across the department.
- Support AI initiatives spanning service delivery, scientific, and corporate support functions.
- Analyse novel and complex AI use cases unique to the department’s operational environment and provide tailored legal advice.
- Conduct legal research and prepare high-quality written advice, briefings,
and recommendations.
- Engage with internal stakeholders to understand business requirements and provide practical legal guidance.
- Work independently within a small team environment while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Advise on legal, regulatory, and governance matters associated with AI technologies and applications.
- Provide advice on administrative law issues arising from AI use cases, including automated decision-making considerations where relevant.
- Identify and assess legal risks associated with AI adoption and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.
- Support compliance with applicable legislation, policies, and government frameworks relating to AI and emerging technologies.
Requisite skills/experience:
- EL1 equivalent level or higher, with a minimum of three years’ post-admission experience.
- Specialisation or experience in ICT or digital law.
- Proven experience in providing legal advice on AI use cases and demonstrated understanding of the Australian Government’s key AI policies will be highly regarded.
- Familiarity with obligations under the Legal Services Directions 2025 is preferred