Employment Opportunity
The Attorney-Generals Department is seeking expressions of interest from motivated and driven Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to fill current and future vacancies across various positions at the Executive Level 1 classification.
This is an exciting opportunity for suitably qualified and experienced leaders to deliver influential and positive policy contributions to the Government's legal agenda for the good of the Australian people.
The department performs a vast range of functions and we are looking for high-performing leaders in the following areas:
- Justice and Communities Group is responsible for key aspects of Australia's justice system, including the federal courts, tribunals and the family law system.
- Integrity and International Group has legislative and policy responsibility for administrative law, information law, anti-corruption and fraud, human rights, modern slavery and human trafficking.
- National Security and Criminal Justice Group is responsible for a range of national security and criminal justice laws and policies, including transnational serious and organised crime, cybercrime, cross-border data access, anti-money laundering, counter-terrorism, counter- espionage and foreign interference, electronic surveillance and law enforcement and criminal intelligence powers.
- Enabling Services Group supports the department's corporate and organisational operations, including strategy and governance, human resources, corporate services, and information and communications technology.
How you can help make a difference
The department operates in a diverse and complex environment to address challenging issues. We have a highly-skilled and engaged workforce involved in policy development and implementation and program administration.
Successful candidates:
- Create solutions – Managing risk by gathering and critically analysing information, and clearly communicate risks and benefits.
- Demonstrate agility – Promotes openness to new information, approaches and ideas.
- Communicate effectively – Delivering high quality, well-structured communication that is fit for purpose.
- Lead with commitment – Accepts accountability for actions of self and team.
- Collaborate with purpose – Develops internal and external relationships that build understanding, knowledge and capability.
- Accountable for Quality Outcomes – Takes responsibility for timely delivery of individual and team outcomes.
Certain positions require formal legal qualifications. For these positions, applicants must hold a degree in law from an Australian tertiary institution or comparable overseas qualification, which, in the opinion of the Secretary, is appropriate to the duties of the office, or admission in Australia as a legal practitioner.
Amber.Rollingson@umww.com