- Part-time (up to 3 days per week)
- Ongoing and non-ongoing
- Canberra, Adelaide, Melbourne
A part-time opportunity exists for a highly organised and efficient individual to join our Practice Services team as Legal Opinions Publishing Officer. Non-ongoing opportunities may be offered for a period of 12 months.
About us
Australian Government Solicitor (AGS) is the Australian Government’s central legal practice and part of the Attorney-General’s Department. AGS helps Commonwealth clients to manage legal issues, navigate new challenges and find solutions which deliver the best outcomes for Australia. We are a self-funded legal practice and compete for our work.
AGS is unique. AGS is dedicated to the national interest and is a trusted advisor to Government.
AGS is innovative. Drawing on an exceptional depth of experience and expertise, we assist the Australian Government in the development and implementation of solutions to legal issues that have national importance.
AGS is diverse. With offices in every capital city and a team of 800 staff, including 576 lawyers, we work in more than 40 different areas of law related to government.
About the role
The Practice Services team works collaboratively with AGS’s legal practice and has responsibility for a diverse range of functions, including managing AGS’s outpost practice, graduate program, pro bono practice, training programs (both internal and external), and knowledge management framework (including its Legal Opinions Database).
The Legal Opinions Publishing Officer reports to the Legal Knowledge Manager within the Practice Services team and contributes to the accessibility and reliability of the Legal Opinions Database. The Legal Opinions Database is a database of significant legal opinions primarily of AGS lawyers and Solicitors-General from Federation to the present day. It is a vital research and educational tool used by AGS lawyers and other lawyers in the Attorney-General's Department that assists in promoting consistency and excellence in the provision of legal advice. The role assists to ensure legal opinions are accurately abstracted and published in a timely and consistent manner.
In this role you will:
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ensure that legal opinions are accurately abstracted, assessed and published in accordance with established quality and publications standards
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maintain the integrity, accuracy and usability of the Legal Opinions Database through effective management of formatting, classification, metadata and data quality issues
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deliver high-quality database content and operations by collaborating with relevant members of the Practice Services team, legal authors and other stakeholders
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drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and data accuracy
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contribute to knowledge management projects and initiatives as required.
For further information about the requirements of the role, please refer to the role description available below.
About you
To succeed in this role, you will have:
- formal legal qualifications
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demonstrated computer skills, including proficiency with database applications
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strong attention to detail and accuracy
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excellent written communications skills, including the ability to clearly summarise complex information
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ability to work effectively as part of a team and collaborate effectively with others
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excellent organisational skills and ability to manage workloads to achieve deadlines
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a flexible approach to work and a willingness to remain productive and engaged when priorities change.
You will have the opportunity to work with a community of professionals dedicated to the national interest. You will work collaboratively in an inclusive environment where everyone’s contribution is valued, and success is rewarded. We offer our employees competitive remuneration packages, including 15.4% superannuation.
To apply
To apply you must be an Australian Citizen and be willing to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the Baseline level.
To apply, please click the "Begin" button. Applications close at 5:00pm (AEST) on Tuesday, 28 July 2026.
Your application should include a copy of your CV and be accompanied by a covering letter of no more than 2 pages highlighting your relevant experience and skills for the role.
Further enquiries
Further information can be obtained by contacting Leanne Cummings, Legal Knowledge Manager Practice Services on 03 9242 1383.
