ACT Cross-Sector Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Law Graduate Program

ACT Cross-Sector Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Law Graduate Program

Starting salary $65,715 per annum plus 15.4% superannuation

Salary progression to $86,836 per annum at completion of graduate program

Full-time 2 year graduate program

Full PBI salary packaging available

This is an identified role - the successful candidate must identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

This Cross-Sector Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Law Graduate Program will support an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander law graduate in their early career.

The program will consist of four 6-month placements over two years: the first placement will be at Legal Aid ACT, with the following three placements at participating community legal organisations across Canberra including the Aboriginal Legal Service (NSW/ACT), Care Consumer Law, Canberra Community Law, the Women’s Legal Centre ACT, the Environmental Defenders Office and the Director of Public Prosecutions.

If you:

• have successfully completed an Australian qualification in law, with the qualification being no more than three (3) years old

• identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander

• have or be willing to obtain a Working with Vulnerable People certification

• are willing to undergo a National Police Check and 

• are willing to complete Practical Legal Training

Then we want to hear from you - apply now via SEEK! 

Applications should include a current CV and a statement of suitability against the selection criteria (max 2 pages).   

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process, and an offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.

Further information is available from the Position Description or by contacting People and Culture on 6243 3411.

Closing date for applications: 9am Monday 30th September, 2024