Perfect for students undertaking the penultimate year of a law or justice related degree (e.g. criminology), this is an opportunity to experience a compelling side of the legal profession outside private practice. This program is also a pathway into our graduate program for those who are recommended. The roles are based in Melbourne CBD; however remote work (working from home) may be required.
The department's interns will gain exposure to policy development, legal advice and high-profile public litigation, legislation creation and cabinet processes. Your contribution as an intern will aid in the development of advice provided to the Attorney-General and other justice ministers and contribute to exciting civil and criminal law reforms and policy projects.
You will be rewarded with a competitive intern salary ($62,104) and a chance to learn about government law creation from the inside.
To be eligible for the program you must:
- ; be an Australian citizen, Permanent Resident of Australia or a New Zealand citizen.
- ; be in your penultimate (second last) year of a law qualification (either undergraduate degree or Juris Doctor/masters) or justice-related qualification (e.g. criminology).
- ; be available to commence work on Monday 23 November 2026 - Friday 26 February 2026
Our intern recruitment process:
- ; Stage 1: Complete online application form and upload cover letter and resume. Provide a cover letter addressing what attracted you to the role, relevant skills and experience and your potential interest in a career in Government (1 page maximum).
- ; Stage 2: Behavioural interview.
- ; Stage 3: Pre-employment checks - the successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.
Applications close at midnight, Monday 13 July 2026
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT:
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.
