Allygroup is seeking a senior lawyer with a strong background in information law and employment law, to join an important federal government department. This is a secondment opportunity, commencing immediately and concluding at the end of June 2025, with the possibility of further extension.
Ideal candidates will be able to work from the Canberra offices, full-time. Off-site and part-time (3 to 4 days per week) arrangements, however, will also be considered for the right candidate.
Candidates must be an Australian citizen, admitted to practice law in Australia, and must have a minimum of 3 to 5 years of post-admission experience.
Successful candidates must have experience in:
processing FOI requests; and,
Preparing privacy and information-sharing advice, including on legislative information-sharing provisions.
Key duties and responsibilities include:
conducting legal research;
providing advice;
processing FOI requests (including redacting documents, drafting decisions, and providing advice);
participating in client meetings;
representing the team with internal stakeholders; and,
engaging with external applicants when necessary.
The team responsibilities include:
providing legal advice on privacy, protected information, information sharing, and freedom of information (FOI) matters across the Department;
addressing employee misconduct, performance, entitlements, human resources policies, public interest disclosures, work health and safety matters, and disputes brought before external bodies; and,
working on public interest immunity claims and Senate Estimates.
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.
Applications for this position close at COB on Thursday, 20 March 2025. However, applications submitted after this date will be considered for similar roles in the future.