Royal Australian Navy Provided Pay Range
This range is provided by Royal Australian Navy. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base Pay Range
A$90,000.00/yr - A$100,000.00/yr
Your Role
As a Lawyer in the Navy, you will be exposed to a wide range of legal issues in a relatively short time span.
You will contribute to the Navy's mission by providing specialist advice in the core legal areas of military discipline, military administrative law, and military operations law. In addition to the provision of specialist legal advice, you may also appear as an advocate in Defence inquiries, or as a prosecuting or defending personnel before Courts-Martial and Defence Force magistrate trials.
You'll enjoy a competitive salary package, career stability, opportunities for continuous progression and an adventurous lifestyle, all while making a difference to Australia.
Benefits
* Free medical and dental
* 16.4% superannuation
* Subsidised housing
* Travel opportunities
* Job security
* Incremental salary increases as you progress through training and ranks
* Chef made meals at sea
* Social and fitness facilities
* Balance of shore and sea postings
* Variety of allowances
Qualifications
* You must be over 17 at the time of enlistment, and an Australian Citizen.
* Hold a relevant bachelor's degree in law such as Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD).
* Be admitted to practice as a legal practitioner to the Supreme Court of an Australian state or territory.
* Hold a current practising certificate with a state or territory Law Society or be immediately eligible to obtain a practising certificate.
* Have a minimum of 12 months' experience as a lawyer, solicitor, or barrister. Paralegal or law clerk experience is not sufficient.
* If you are not an Australian Citizen, please visit the ADF Careers Eligibility Page to confirm you meet the requirements for a career in the ADF.
How to Apply
Apply today or request more information by calling 13 19 01 or emailing applications@adfcareers.gov.au.
Seniority Level
Not Applicable
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Legal
Industries
Armed Forces, Government Administration, and Law Practice
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