The key duties of the position include Positions available in Administrative Law, Information Law, and Employment Law Senior Executive Lawyer (Senior Executive Service Band 1) Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Perth, and Brisbane Ongoing (permanent) roles available Multiple opportunities exist for senior public lawyers with experience in administrative law, information law and/or employment law to conduct litigation matters on behalf of the Commonwealth. About us Australian Government Solicitor (AGS) is the Australian Government's central legal practice and part of the Attorney-General's Department. AGS helps Commonwealth clients to manage legal issues, navigate new challenges and find solutions which deliver the best outcomes for Australia. We are a self-funded legal practice and compete for our work. AGS is unique. AGS is dedicated to the national interest and is a trusted advisor to Government. AGS is innovative. Drawing on an exceptional depth of experience and expertise, we assist the Australian Government in the development and implementation of solutions to legal issues that have national importance. AGS is diverse. With offices in every capital city and a team of 800 staff, including over 576 lawyers, we work in more than 40 different areas of law related to government. About the roles The AGS Dispute Resolution practice (DR) is Australia's pre-eminent public law litigation practice. It has unrivalled experience and specialist expertise in providing dispute related legal advice and representation in every jurisdiction in Australia, across a diverse range of legal matters for Commonwealth agencies, including a very significant practice representing the Commonwealth's regulatory enforcement agencies, administrative law, tax litigation, employment law, torts law and information access law. AGS acts for the Commonwealth in the full range of disputes to which it is a party or in which it has an interest (including access to sensitive information) and advises on investigations including for law enforcement and national security agencies. DR also represents the Commonwealth before inquests, inquiries and royal commissions, and as the solicitor assisting royal commissions. In addition, DR has a specialist in-house counsel practice, led by Tim Begbie KC. Roles are available in the DR Review practice area. In these roles you will: Administrative Law and/or Information Law: If your experience and interest is in administrative law, you will: work on sensitive and complex administrative law litigation matters for the Commonwealth under the Judiciary Act 1903, the Administrative Decisions (Judicial Review) Act 1977 and the Migration Act 1958 have primary responsibility for a substantial administrative law practice, including the supervision of the work of more junior lawyers deliver administrative law training to clients if your experience and interest is in information law, you will: draft complex advice on issues arising under the Privacy Act 1988, the Freedom of Information Act 1982 and the Archives Act 1983 assist Australian Government clients in respect of reviews before the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (including providing strategic advice and preparing correspondence and/or written submissions to the Commissioner) represent Australian Government clients in information law proceedings commenced in the Administrative Review Tribunal and Federal Court of Australia deliver FOI and privacy training to clients. Employment Law: represent/advise the Commonwealth in all aspects of employment/industrial relations/work health and safety law matters advise and appear for Commonwealth clients before courts, tribunals, the Fair Work Commission and the Australian Human Rights Commission (including as solicitor advocate where appropriate) and in dealings with other parties, witnesses and counsel. This includes representing and advising the Commonwealth in a range of contentious employment and WHS matters, including defending Commonwealth departments and agencies in WHS prosecutions and advising on responses to WHS regulatory and enforcement actions represent clients in a range of complex and sensitive employment law, industrial relations and discrimination matters before a range of forums, as well as work for employment regulators and coronial inquests. For all positions, you will also: have significant input into the development of more junior colleagues have the opportunity to support community interests though pro bono work. For more information about our pro bono work, refer to our website work closely with other AGS lawyers located across Australia undertake work in other areas of law relevant to the work of AGS Dispute Resolution. For further information about the requirements of the roles, please refer to the role description available on our recruitment portal. About you The successful candidates will ideally have: generally, at least 10 years' post-admission experience in the relevant field Administrative Law or Information Law - substantial expertise and experience as a public lawyer, focusing on administrative law litigation, particularly in matters arising under the Migration Act 1958, and if experience is in information law, the Privacy Act 1988, the Freedom of Information Act 1982 and the Archives Act 1983 Employment Law - expert understanding and demonstrated experience advising Commonwealth clients about applicable employment and industrial relations law including the Public Service Act 1999, Fair Work Act 2009, Work, Health and Safety Act 2011, anti-discrimination legislation and related regulations and frameworks demonstrated record of managing a wide range of complex and sensitive litigation matters in the relevant area in all relevant jurisdictions and the ability to clearly articulate complex technical arguments and draft complex advisory opinions, particularly for Commonwealth clients detailed knowledge of the Commonwealth legal environment solicitor advocacy experience demonstrated ability and commitment to effectively supervise, train, mentor and develop more junior staff excellent professional judgement, interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate with influence and build client relationships demonstrated capacity to meet personal net production and revenue targets the capacity to lead and positively contribute to AGS. You will work with a community of professionals dedicated to the national interest. You will work collaboratively in an inclusive environment where everyone's contribution is valued, and success is rewarded. We offer our lawyers commercially competitive remuneration packages, including 15.4% superannuation. With open door access to some of Australia's most respected lawyers, we are a developer of talent and critical thinking and you will partner with our clients to deliver creative solutions to current and emerging legal issues of national importance. AGS is a supportive organisation which embraces diversity. We understand that work is only part of your life and while our work can be demanding at times, we also provide access to a range of flexible working options, generous leave entitlements and wellbeing benefits to support your needs throughout your career. To apply To apply, please click the 'Apply' button. Applications close at 5:00pm (AEDT) on Monday, 30 March 2026. Further enquiries Further information can be obtained by contacting Jill Mackay, HR Business Partner on 02 9581 7568.