Lead complex legal matters, influence strategic decisions, and shape outcomes that make a real difference.

We are currently seeking an experienced Legal Director/Principal Lawyer to join our legal services team.

This is an opportunity to lead high-performing legal teams, contribute to nationally significant administrative review work, and support the Tribunal’s delivery of accessible, fair and efficient reviews.

This hybrid full-time role is available on an ongoing basis. Non-ongoing working arrangements may also be considered. This role can be located in Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Perth or Sydney.

Remuneration: The annual salary range for the position is APS EL 2–$145,680 – $165,622 p.a., plus a generous employer superannuation contribution of 15.4%.

About the opportunity

Lawyers within Legal Services typically provide legal advice and services within one or more specialist areas (including corporate and regulatory, social security, child support, migration, protection and the national disability insurance scheme) with opportunities to work across multiple specialisations.

About you:

Working alongside other Legal Directors/Principal Lawyers, you will lead and undertake work in one or more jurisdictional areas.

You will lead a specialist team of lawyers, providing strategic advice on complex matters to Tribunal members, staff and senior leaders, and collaborate to promote best practice, continuous improvement and ensure the Tribunal’s compliance with the Legal Services Directions 2025.

To be successful you will:

• Be able to lead and develop a team of lawyers to provide specialist strategic legal services, consistent with the Tribunal’s statutory objectives.
• Have demonstrated conceptual and analytical skills of a high order and a strong ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation and legal principles to complex cases and situations.
• Have highly developed interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to negotiate and communicate with influence.
• Provide expert strategic, practical and technically sound legal advice on complex matters relevant to the Tribunal’s functions and operations, with the ability to identify and manage legal risk, escalating issues and potential solutions as appropriate.
• Have a demonstrated ability to think strategically, exercise judgement and provide sound advice on matters relevant to the role.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Admission as a legal practitioner, however described, of the Supreme Court of an Australian State or Territory.
• Holder of (or eligible to hold) a current unrestricted practising certificate.

Eligibility

• Australian Citizenship
• Australian Federal Police Check

More information about this position, the scope of the role, duties and required capabilities and experience, is contained within the Position Description, which is available via the below link.

Applications close: 20 August, 2026 at 11:45pm AEST

For more information and to apply, visit: https://art.bigredsky.com/page.php?pageID=160&windowUID=0&AdvertID=922281

Do you thrive in a role where you are required to manage multiple priorities whilst delivering a high-quality service?

Join our team as a Member Support Officer – Legal and launch your Legal Career.

With an immediate vacancy in Perth and the possibility of future vacancies across Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, or Sydney, this hybrid, full-time opportunity is available on an ongoing basis within the Member Services section.

Remuneration:  The annual salary range for the position is APS4, $79,501 – $86,318 p.a., plus a generous employer superannuation contribution of 15.4%.

About the opportunity

As a Member Support Officer – Legal, you will play a key role in supporting Tribunal Members and Deputy Presidents by providing paralegal, high-quality administrative and case management support that contributes to the efficient progression of Tribunal reviews.

You will work closely with a range of internal and external stakeholders, ensuring matters are managed effectively and proceedings run smoothly. You will assist with hearing preparation, provide in-hearing support when required, and contribute to the delivery of high-quality services.

This is a fantastic opportunity to undertake supervised Practical Legal Training (PLT) work placement and progress your career.

About you:

Proactive and organised, with strong attention to detail you will enjoy working in a collaborative environment,and be committed to continuous improvement and delivering excellent stakeholder service.

To be successful you will have:

• Knowledge of the operations, jurisdiction, practices and procedures of the Tribunal, or an ability to quickly acquire that knowledge, and an ability to apply that knowledge when working on cases and liaising with internal and external stakeholders.

• Highly developed organisational skills, including an ability to manage priorities and workloads, deal with conflicting demands, meet deadlines with limited supervision, and use case management systems.

• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate clearly, accurately, and respectfully with diverse internal and external stakeholders.

• Demonstrate sound judgement, use initiative, develop new skills, and accept responsibility for personal development, productivity and adherence to policy and procedures.

• Well-developed research skills to facilitate general online research, legal research and research on government policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Essential:  

• Completed, or substantially completed, recognised degree in Laws.

Eligibility

• Australian Citizenship 
• Australian Federal Police Check 

More information about this position, the scope of the role, duties and required capabilities and experience, is contained within the Position Description, which is available via the below link.

Applications close: Sunday 16 August 2026 at 11:45pm (AEST)

For more information and to apply, visit: https://art.bigredsky.com/page.php?pageID=160&windowUID=0&AdvertID=921200