Classification: Administrative Services Officer 5
Salary: $95,722 - $100,956 plus superannuation
Position No: 26862, Several
Directorate: Justice and Community Safety
Advertised (Gazettal date): 06 July 2026
Contact Officer: Hayden Alcock on [email protected] or (02) 6205 3843
Details: The ACT Government Solicitor (ACTGS) is the ACT Government’s central provider of legal services, delivering legal advice and representation to ACT Government agencies, ministers and statutory office holders.
We are seeking a motivated and capable Administrative Services Officer 5 (ASO5), Legal Support Team Leader to lead a team within the Legal Support Unit and contribute to the delivery of high-quality legal support services across ACTGS.
In this role, you will provide leadership, guidance and day-to-day management of a legal support team, ensuring work is allocated and delivered efficiently, professionally and in line with client needs. You will build and maintain strong working relationships with solicitors and stakeholders, oversee team workflows, support staff development, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
The successful applicant will demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills, sound judgement, excellent organisational abilities, and a commitment to delivering high-quality customer service. Experience working with Microsoft Office applications and business systems, together with an understanding of the ACTPS Values and workplace culture, will be highly regarded.
This opportunity is available for a period of up to six months.
Note: There are several temporary positions available for up to six months. These positions are available to ACT Government officers and employees only.
This recruitment process may be used to establish a merit pool for future temporary and permanent vacancies.
Due to the operational requirements of the role, hybrid working arrangements may be limited.
Selection may be based on the written application and referee reports only.
How to Apply: Applicants are required to submit:
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A maximum two-page pitch outlining your suitability for the role against the capabilities within the Position Description; and
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A current curriculum vitae (CV); and
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Details of at least two referees, with one referee being their current supervisor.
Applications should be submitted .
Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.
Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.
The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.
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There are several temporary positions available for up to six months. These positions are available to ACT Government officers and employees only.
