ICT Lawyer (EL1 equivalent level)

Allygroup is seeking an experienced lawyer with a strong background in information and communications technology (ICT) law to join a key federal government department. This is a secondment opportunity for an initial 4 to 5-month contract, ending in June 2025, with the possibility of further extension. The successful candidate will work on the Building Legal Organizational Capability Team, providing legal advice and assistance on various ICT issues, including artificial intelligence (AI) and cyber issues. 

This role is based in Canberra, however, working from home opportunities will be considered for the right candidate. Additionally, the department would prefer candidates available on a full-time basis but will consider part-time opportunities (3 to 4 days per week) for the right candidate. 

Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years post-admission experience.

Candidates must have a minimum baseline security clearance.  

Key responsibilities include: 

• providing legal advice and assistance in relation to various ICT issues, including artificial intelligence (AI) and cyber issues; and

• providing legal advice and/or case notes covering topics such as legal risks relating to different types of technical programming concepts and administrative law implications of different AI techniques and machine learning models.

Required knowledge and experience include:

• 3 years of post-admission experience; 

• proven experience in providing legal advice on end-to-end IT service delivery projects; and

• demonstrated understanding of technical programming concepts (e.g. Microsoft Azure DevOps, Microsoft SQL Server, UNIX/LINUX, Python etc.). 

What you need to do now

To apply, click the ‘Apply Now’ button below or send a current resume and cover letter to our team at recruitment@allygroup.com.au expressing your interest in this opportunity. For a confidential talk in relation to this position, please call us on 02 5104 3170. You may also contact our office via phone or email to arrange a Video Relay call or other call services through The National Relay Service. Plain, large font copies of this ad (and related position description/s) may also be requested by emailing recruitment@allygroup.com.au. 

Legislative Drafter

Allygroup is looking for legislative drafters to join a federal government legislation practice. This is an engaging and well remunerated opportunity with an initial six-month term with an option to extend.

Our client is seeking candidates with technical skills and experience in Commonwealth legislative drafting and policy. These candidates will have the opportunity to contribute to high-profile legislative development that will benefit the nation. 

This position offers the flexibility of working from your preferred location, with options for both full-time and part-time employment for the right candidates.

The ideal candidates will have:

• experience in Commonwealth legislative drafting

• knowledge of emissions accounting and climate change law preferred, but not necessarily

• a practicing certificate or the ability to hold one

• a strong understanding of the legal and non-legal risks

• excellent technical capabilities in developing legislation and experience working with policy stakeholders

• excellent writing style and attention to detail

The duties of the role include:

• delivering high quality legal services and legislative outcomes

• drafting legislative instruments that will be subject to Ministerial determination 

• Exposure draft of legislative instrument/s that detail the emissions accounting methodology underpinning the GO scheme.

• Revised legislative instrument/s for ministerial determination to give effect to the emissions accounting methodology as part of the GO legislative package.

• Support the drafting of scheme rules.

In return, we offer:

• Impactful Work: Contribute to maintaining the highest standards of integrity.

• Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.

• Supportive Environment: Work within a collaborative and supportive team.

• High Salary: Attractive remuneration package.

What you need to do now

To submit your application, press the ‘Apply Now’ button below.  Alternatively, please feel free to call us on (02) 5104 3170 for a confidential discussion or email your resume to recruitment@allygroup.com.au.

Paralegal Positions Available within Top Federal Government Department

Allygroup is seeking passionate paralegals or junior lawyers for a secondment within a high-profile federal government department. This is an opportunity to gain experience in professional services and create long-lasting contacts in government. The position is full-time, and based in Canberra for an initial six months with high possibility for extension.

Key Responsibilities involve: 

• Administer and coordinate the legal support function including assisting with freedom of information requests, customs subpoenas and S37 statements for the ART

• Support and contribute to recruitment and ad hoc procurement 

• Assess and direct tasks in compliance with established practices and principles.

• Assist lawyers with research tasks and other duties as required 

Our Ideal Candidates will have:

• Strong interest in government affairs and public policy

• Strong critical thinking skills and high attention to detail

• Strong organisational skills, efficiency, and initiative

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Demonstrated commitment to professionalism, integrity and confidentiality

• The ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Experience in a relevant legal environment (for example, as a paralegal, law clerk, junior lawyers or administrative support staff member)

Requirements:

• Australian citizenship 

• Baseline security clearance 

What Allygroup Offers:

At Allygroup, we believe work should empower and inspire you. It’s more than a job—it’s about creating an environment where you are consistently challenged, engaged, and supported. We are committed to fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment. When you join Allygroup, you can expect:

• Impactful Work: Contribute to maintaining the highest standards of integrity.

• Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.

• Supportive Environment: Work within a collaborative and supportive team. As the role may involve material that can affect psychosocial wellbeing, Allygroup provides supports additional to the department’s, including a dedicated resourcing consultant and access to our Employee Assistance Program.

• High Salary: Attractive remuneration package.

Applying for this role

To submit your application, press the ‘Apply Now’ button below. Alternatively, please feel free to call us on (02) 5104 3170 for a confidential discussion or email your resume through to recruitment@allygroup.com.au.

Processing and Data Entry Officers (APS4 to APS6)

Allygroup is seeking Processing and Data Entry Officers (from the APS4 to APS6 equivalent level) to join a high profile Federal Government department in Canberra. This is an opportunity to gain APS administrative and processing experience and create long-lasting contacts in a Federal Government agency. This is a 4 month labour-hire contract opportunity with the potential to be extended for a further 6 months. 

Allygroup is looking for candidate who are willing to do high volume processing work and support a hard-working team.

Candidates must be Australian citizens, Canberra-based, and available on a full-time basis.  

Candidates must hold an NV1 security clearance minimum. 

About the role: 

• Under the relevant program in the requesting Federal Government department, a discrete cohort of applications (approximately 10,000) remain to be processed. The department requires additional resources to process this outstanding cohort of applications in a timely manner.

• The work is predominantly data entry, ensuring that particulars of each application are correctly entered into specified templates. Applications will then be assessed and a recommendation will be made to the relevant decision-maker. 

• A simple workflow tool has been developed for contractors to follow to complete this task. The tool guides users as to the data required in each field, which is drawn from the individual program applications. The department will train the contractors on the correct use of the tool and any other related tasking.

• Contractors will be required to observe the Privacy Act and the Australian Privacy Principles. 

• Contractors will be required to work flexibly across application processing and quality control.

• Contractors will also be required to meet established key performance indicators, based on number of applications processed and rate of error. 

Required candidate skills include:

• High level of attention to detail;

• Excellent time management, and ability to manage competing priorities;

• Effective written and oral communication;

• A familiarity with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel; 

• Ability to follow agreed processes and procedures; and

• Ability to be self-motivated and also work collaboratively within a team.

In addition, our ideal candidate will:

• Will have experience with either applying legislation to decision making and processing work or varied administrative responsibilities;

• Possess high levels of integrity, probity and behavioural standards;

• Have excellent time management and task prioritisation skills;

• Be able to exercise sound judgement and analytical skills; and

• Be able to work well under pressure.

What you need to do now

To apply, click the ‘Apply Now’ button below or send a current resume and cover letter to our team at recruitment@allygroup.com.au expressing your interest in this opportunity. For a confidential talk in relation to this position, please call us on 02 5104 3170. You may also contact our office via phone or email to arrange a Video Relay call or other call services through The National Relay Service. Plain, large font copies of this ad (and related position description/s) may also be requested by emailing recruitment@allygroup.com.au. 

Processing and Data Entry Officers (EL1 to EL2)

Allygroup is seeking Processing and Data Entry Officers (from the EL1 to EL2 equivalent level) to join a high profile Federal Government department in Canberra. This is an opportunity to work in an important federal government agency and contribute to the meaningful work being done. This is a 4 month labour-hire contract opportunity with the potential to be extended for a further 6 months. 

Allygroup is looking for candidate who are willing to do high volume processing work and support and lead a hard-working team.

Candidates must be Australian citizens, Canberra-based, and available on a full-time basis.  

Candidates must hold an NV1 security clearance minimum. 

About the role: 

• Under the relevant program in the requesting Federal Government department, a discrete cohort of applications (approximately 10,000) remain to be processed. The department requires additional resources to process this outstanding cohort of applications in a timely manner.

• The work is predominantly data entry, ensuring that particulars of each application are correctly entered into specified templates. Applications will then be assessed and a recommendation will be made to the relevant decision-maker. 

• A simple workflow tool has been developed for contractors to follow to complete this task. The tool guides users as to the data required in each field, which is drawn from the individual program applications. The department will train the contractors on the correct use of the tool and any other related tasking.

• Contractors will be required to observe the Privacy Act and the Australian Privacy Principles. 

• Contractors will be required to work flexibly across application processing and quality control.

• Contractors will also be required to meet established key performance indicators, based on number of applications processed and rate of error. 

Required candidate skills include:

• High level of attention to detail;

• Excellent time management, and ability to manage competing priorities;

• Effective written and oral communication;

• A familiarity with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel; 

• Ability to follow agreed processes and procedures; and

• Ability to be self-motivated and also work collaboratively within a team.

In addition, our ideal candidate will:

• Will have experience with either applying legislation to decision making and processing work or varied administrative responsibilities;

• Possess high levels of integrity, probity and behavioural standards;

• Have excellent time management and task prioritisation skills;

• Be able to exercise sound judgement and analytical skills; and

• Be able to work well under pressure.

What you need to do now

To apply, click the ‘Apply Now’ button below or send a current resume and cover letter to our team at recruitment@allygroup.com.au expressing your interest in this opportunity. For a confidential talk in relation to this position, please call us on 02 5104 3170. You may also contact our office via phone or email to arrange a Video Relay call or other call services through The National Relay Service. Plain, large font copies of this ad (and related position description/s) may also be requested by emailing recruitment@allygroup.com.au. 

Senior Federal Government Lawyer (Privacy and Admin)

Allygroup is seeking passionate senior lawyers to join a high-profile Commonwealth government department. This role offers the chance to get your foot in the door to a large government department doing meaningful and highly interesting work and build long-lasting connections. The position is set in a fast-paced and exciting environment, dealing with numerous complex pieces of legislation.

Key Details:

• Duration: Six-month secondment with the possibility of extension

• Location: Candidates must be based in Canberra.

• Work Arrangements: Part-time options may be considered for the right candidate, but full-time is preferred

• Security Clearance: NV1 security clearance or higher is required.

Responsibilities:

• Support support the department’s implementation of the Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024, as well as business as usual privacy law advising and governance work.

• Provide general administrative law advice and assist in the conduct of proceedings in the Administrative Review Tribunal.

• Support the department's legislation development work, including in connection with the management of FF(SP) amendments as required.

This is a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and contribute to significant legal processes within a federal government department.

Our ideal candidate would have experience in:

• Implementing legislative reforms and regulatory compliance

• Privacy law compliance and governance processes

• Administrative law, including decision-making and litigation

• Development of legislation

• Undertaking legal research

What Allygroup Offers:

At Allygroup, we believe work should empower and inspire you. It’s more than a job—it’s about creating an environment where you are consistently challenged, engaged, and supported. We are committed to fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment. When you join Allygroup, you can expect:

• Impactful Work: Contribute to maintaining the highest standards of integrity.

• Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.

• Supportive Environment: Work within a collaborative and supportive team. As the role may involve material that can affect psychosocial wellbeing, Allygroup provides supports additional to the department’s, including a dedicated resourcing consultant and access to our Employee Assistance Program.

• High Salary: Attractive remuneration package.

Applying for this role

To submit your application, press the ‘Apply Now’ button below. Alternatively, please feel free to call us on (02) 5104 3170 for a confidential discussion or email your resume through to recruitment@allygroup.com.au.

Paralegal/Junior Lawyer (APS5 equivalent)

Allygroup is seeking experienced paralegals and junior lawyers for a secondment opportunity with a federal government agency. This role offers the chance to gain experience in various areas of law and build long-lasting contacts within the government sector. The position is set in a fast-paced and exciting environment, dealing with numerous complex pieces of legislation.

Key Details:

• Duration: Six-month secondment with the possibility of extension

• Location: Candidates must be based in Canberra.

• Work Arrangements: Part-time options may be considered for the right candidate, but full-time is preferred

• Security Clearance: NV1 security clearance or higher is required.

Responsibilities:

• Support an anticipated increase in amendments to the Financial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Regulations 1997 (FF(SP) Regulations).

• Engage in privacy compliance and governance.

• Provide legal assurance and litigation support.

This is a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and contribute to significant legal processes within a federal government agency.

Our ideal candidate would have experience in:

• Legislative development and associated processes (especially in the development of legislative instruments)

• Administering subpoenas and court orders

• Undertaking legal research to support lawyers 

• Understanding relevant legislation and policy frameworks

• Providing legal administrative support, including electronic filing and inbox management

What Allygroup Offers:

At Allygroup, we believe work should empower and inspire you. It’s more than a job—it’s about creating an environment where you are consistently challenged, engaged, and supported. We are committed to fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment. When you join Allygroup, you can expect:

• Impactful Work: Contribute to maintaining the highest standards of integrity.

• Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.

• Supportive Environment: Work within a collaborative and supportive team. As the role may involve material that can affect psychosocial wellbeing, Allygroup provides supports additional to the department’s, including a dedicated resourcing consultant and access to our Employee Assistance Program.

• High Salary: Attractive remuneration package.

Applying for this role

To submit your application, press the ‘Apply Now’ button below. Alternatively, please feel free to call us on (02) 5104 3170 for a confidential discussion or email your resume through to recruitment@allygroup.com.au.

Multiple Federal Government Lawyer Positions Available (Litigation)

Allygroup seeks senior lawyers with complex litigation experience to join the Dispute Resolution and Litigation team of a large and high-profile Commonwealth department. Engagements will be for an initial 6-month term with the possibility of extension. A Baseline (or higher) security clearance is essential.

Join a dynamic, results-driven environment where you will engage in exciting and diverse work within the department's Dispute Resolution and Litigation team, working closely with one of government’s highest profile Chief Counsel to support a large and diverse organisation. 

The team works on significant, high-profile and litigated matters and claims across a wide variety of subject matter and jurisdictions.  

Successful candidates will work with an integrated team of APS lawyers, paralegals, contracted lawyers, and administrative staff. Lawyers will gain great exposure to clients, senior managers and other lawyers, which may include panel firms and experienced counsel including Senior Counsel.

The role is located anywhere in Australia, including remote work, on a full-time or part-time basis. Proactive lawyers who can manage workloads with minimal supervision will thrive in this environment, where adherence to Court and other deadlines is important.

Occasional travel may be required, with all travel expenses covered. 

Key duties include:

• Managing claims against the Commonwealth, including inquests, contractual disputes, commercial claims, personal injury claims, work health and safety matters (including prosecutions), judicial review challenges, debt recovery actions, and compensation claims.

• Responding to court orders such as subpoenas and summonses, legislative requests, police requests, and search warrants.

• Managing common law compensation claims relating to alleged historic abuse.

• Managing historic contamination-related claims.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience.

• Strong background in litigation and dispute resolution.

What Allygroup Offers:

At Allygroup, we believe work should empower and inspire you. It’s more than a job—it’s about creating an environment where you are consistently challenged, engaged, and supported. We are committed to fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment. When you join Allygroup, you can expect:

• Impactful Work: Contribute to maintaining the highest standards of integrity.

• Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.

• Supportive Environment: Work within a collaborative and supportive team. As the role may involve material that can affect psychosocial wellbeing, Allygroup provides supports additional to the department’s, including a dedicated resourcing consultant and access to our Employee Assistance Program.

• High Salary: Attractive remuneration package.

Applying for this role

To submit your application, press the ‘Apply Now’ button below. Alternatively, please feel free to call us on (02) 5104 3170 for a confidential discussion or email your resume through to recruitment@allygroup.com.au.

Freedom of Information Officer

Allygroup is seeking a Freedom of Information Officer at the APS6 to EL1 equivalent level for a secondment opportunity at a high-profile Federal Government Department. This secondment opportunity is for an initial 4 month period with a possibility of further extension.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to collaborate with a team of highly skilled professionals and contribute to diverse, multi-disciplinary projects that will have an important impact on Australia's future. While full-time employment is preferred, part-time arrangements (minimum of 4 days per week) will be considered for the ideal candidate. 

This is a Canberra based opportunity, however opportunities in Sydney and Adelaide will be considered for the ideal candidate. 

A baseline security clearance is required for this position.

The Secondee will be required to perform all the functions necessary for managing requests made under the Freedom of Information Act 1982, including but not limited to:

• drafting emails

• drafting internal notices

• interpreting the scope of requests

• drafting consultation notices

• reviewing documents and preparing draft redactions based on instructions from the decision maker

• drafting access decisions

• updating matter management systems

• contributing to weekly reporting

• contributing to team meetings

• assisting with briefing and other reporting, and if required assisting with Information Commissioner submissions or responses

• ad hoc matters as directed

What Allygroup Offers:

At Allygroup, we believe work should empower and inspire you. It is more than a job—it is about creating an environment where you are consistently challenged, engaged, and supported. We are committed to fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment. When you join Allygroup you can expect:

• Impactful Work: Contribute to maintaining the highest standards of integrity.

• Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.

• Supportive Environment: Work within a collaborative and supportive team.

• High Salary: Attractive remuneration package.

Applying for this role

To submit your application, press the ‘Apply Now’ button below. Alternatively, please feel free to call us on (02) 5104 3170 for a confidential discussion or email your resume through to recruitment@allygroup.com.au.

APS6/EL1 Project and Change Manager (Multiple Positions Available)

Allygroup is seeking multiple Project and Change Managers to join our high-profile federal government client for an initial 12-month engagement, with the possibility of further extensions.

The role is located in Canberra, but our client will consider flexible working arrangements. The nominated place of work will need to be able to comply with the department’s security and flexible working arrangements, among other relevant policies. 

Role Overview:

The Project and Change Manager will aid in generating business and project artefact documentation, managing business engagement and communication, and integrating newly acquired products into existing business processes. They will support various work packages and transition to Operations-related activities, including managing, distributing, and creating communication materials such as Project Plans, Risk Plans, and Change Management Plans.

The successful candidate will:

• collaborate closely with business areas, technical experts, and external resources to deliver project outcomes

• effectively plan and coordinate activities to ensure successful delivery of project outcomes

• coordinate the delivery of project outcomes in alignment with architecture, program delivery, and financial objectives

• develop and maintain project artefacts, including project plans, status reports, and benefits management document

• develop a communications engagement and change strategy to support stakeholders, align expectations with project objectives, and realise ROI and benefits

• perform risk management activities for projects, ensuring adherence to appropriate and effective governance arrangements supported by comprehensive reporting

• establish, maintain, and coordinate stakeholder engagement to facilitate input

• support change sponsors and ensure project ROI through effective change management

• conduct change assessments and monitor/report on change implementation

• initiate, develop, and maintain strong relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders

• negotiate and collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure the achievement of project outcomes

• coach business owners and change team members in change management practices

Our ideal candidate will have:

• proven experience in project and change management 

• a solid understanding and experience of how individuals undergo change processes

• knowledge of change management principles, methodologies, and tools such as Prosci/ADKAR

• a proven track record in developing and maintaining project artefacts like project plans, status reports, and benefits management documents

• excellent communication, negotiation, and collaboration skills

• the ability to develop communication strategies to support stakeholder engagement

• experience in performing risk management activities for projects

• the ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with diverse stakeholders

• the confidence to coach business owners and change team members in change management practices

Who we are

Allygroup is a law firm that specialises in legal management consultancy, legal project management and legal recruitment.

Allygroup is a forward-thinking firm that connects top-tier talent with Federal government opportunities, streamlining the hiring process to ensure the right fit for both our candidates and clients. We play a key role in addressing nationally significant legal issues helping you to connect with exciting career opportunities that align with your skills, goals and values. 

As the national leading law firm for pro bono hours, we are proud of our commitment to social justice and offer unparalleled opportunities to work on meaningful cases that impact communities.

Allygroup is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and endeavour to put forward the best candidates regardless of their gender, disability, neurodivergence, or cultural or religious identity. 

What you need to do now

To apply, click the ‘Apply Now’ button below or send a current resume and cover letter to our team at recruitment@allygroup.com.au expressing your interest in this opportunity. For a confidential talk in relation to this position, please call us on 02 5104 3170. You may also contact our office via phone or email to arrange a Video Relay call or other call services through The National Relay Service. Plain, large font copies of this ad (and relating position description/s) may also be requested by emailing recruitment@allygroup.com.au.