Legal Professions

These links are to websites of Australian Government agencies that deliver programs, policies and regulations which focus on this profession, for further information

Attorney General’s Department

Administrative Appeals Tribunal

Australian Communications and Media Authority

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission

Australian Crime Commission

Australian Human Rights Commission

Australian Institute of Criminology

Australian Law Reform Commission

Australian Prudential Regulation Authority

Family Court of Australia

Federal Court of Australia

Federal Magistrates Court of Australia

Migration Review Tribunal and Refugee Review Tribunal

National Competition Council

National Native Title Tribunal

Office of Director of Public Prosecutions

Office of Parliamentary Counsel

Seafarers Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Authority

Fair Work Australia

All agencies require Legal staff for their operation, and qualified professionals are in high demand.

Legal staff support the provision of, or provide, legal advice, prepare and draft legal documents, conduct negotiations on behalf of clients, plead cases in court and tribunals, hear legal and other matters in court and tribunals, and interpret, analyse, administer and review the law.

Typical sectors and job titles in Legal in Australian Government include:

Judicial and Legal Professionals

• Judge
• Magistrate
• Tribunal Member
• Lawyer
• Legal Adviser
• Legislation; advice and drafting

Legal and Court Officer

• Clerk of Court
• Court Officer
• Freedom of Information
• Legal Secretary
• Legal Officer
• Litigation Officer