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Explore current legal jobs across Australian public-sector employers. Listings link to the original advertiser for final requirements and applications.
Inventory last refreshed 27 July 2026.
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Senior Solicitor
Environment Protection Authority · Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs, VIC · Fixed term · $128,635 - $140,849
2027 - Classroom Teacher - Legal Studies
Government schools · Melbourne - Northern suburbs, VIC · Permanent
Integration Aide - 4 days per week 6 hours per day
Government schools · Melbourne - Southern suburbs, VIC · Permanent
Paralegal
NT Fire and Emergency Services · Darwin · Permanent · $99,519–$110,953 pa
Registered Nurse - Drug Court Program - PFT - Silverwater/Parklea
Justice Health & Forensic Mental Health Network · Sydney - West · Permanent · $81,748.17 to $114,771.98 Annually
Senior Health Clinician – Prevention & Response to Violence Abuse & Neglect (PARVAN) Counsellor - Incentives Offered
Western NSW Local Health District · Bathurst & Central West NSW · Permanent · $83,670 to $144,021 Annually
Counsellor, Alcohol & Other Drugs - various locations across NNSWLHD
Northern NSW Local Health District · Lismore & Far North Coast · $83,670 to $122,465 Annually
Video Conferencing Coordination Officer
Magistrates Court · Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs, VIC · Fixed term · $81,496 - $98,955
Family Advocacy and Support Services Court Intake Specialist
Victoria Legal Aid · Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs, VIC · Permanent · $81,081 - $96,976
Fraud and Sanctions Compliance Officers
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade · Canberra ACT · Permanent · $102,266–$114,988
Fraud and Sanctions Compliance Officers - Affirmative Measure (Disability)
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade · Canberra ACT · Permanent · $102,266–$114,988
Fraud and Sanctions Compliance Officers - Affirmative Measure (Indigenous)
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade · Canberra ACT · Permanent · $102,266–$114,988
Lawyer
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission · Adelaide SA, Brisbane QLD, Canberra ACT, Darwin NT, Hobart TAS, Melbourne VIC, Perth WA, Sydney NSW, Townsville QLD · Fixed term · $98,616–$115,384
Lawyer, Commercial Law Unit
Department of Education · Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs, VIC · Fixed term · $100,894 - $114,476
Legal Assistants
Victoria Legal Aid · Melbourne - Eastern suburbs, VIC · Permanent · $67,350 - $81,080
Manager Casework
Department of Communities and Justice · Sydney - Greater West · Permanent · $133,348 to $146,945 Annually
Mental Health Practitioner
Government schools · Gippsland - East Gippsland, VIC · Permanent
Mental Health Practitioner
Government schools · Gippsland - East Gippsland, VIC · Permanent
Paralegal, Public Law & Planning
Victorian Government Solicitor's Office · Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs, VIC · Permanent · $62,104 - $79,753
Practice Leader (Children's Koori Court)
Department of Families, Fairness and Housing · Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs, VIC · Fixed term · $128,635 - $140,849
Principal Lawyer
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission · Adelaide SA, Brisbane QLD, Canberra ACT, Darwin NT, Hobart TAS, Melbourne VIC, Perth WA, Sydney NSW, Townsville QLD · Fixed term · $168,148–$178,224
Senior Child Protection Practitioner (Court Officer)
Department of Families, Fairness and Housing · Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs, VIC · Fixed term · $116,413 - $128,631
Senior Lawyer
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission · Adelaide SA, Brisbane QLD, Canberra ACT, Darwin NT, Hobart TAS, Melbourne VIC, Perth WA, Sydney NSW, Townsville QLD · Fixed term · $127,907–$159,112
Senior Solicitor
Department of Justice and Community Safety · Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs, VIC · Fixed term · $116,413 - $140,849