Closes: 21 January 2026
Classification: Senior Officer Grade C
Salary: $127,597 - $136,873 plus superannuation
Position No: 70640
Directorate: Justice and Community Safety
Advertised (Gazettal date): 07 January 2026
Contact Officer: Lyndal Bennett on or
Details: The ACT Government Solicitor (ACTGS) is seeking an experienced and motivated leader to join our organisation as Assistant Director, Legal Support. This is a key leadership role responsible for driving high‑quality legal support services across a large, centralised team that services multiple legal practice groups.
Reporting to the Director, HR and Operations, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the ACTGS continues to deliver accurate, timely and professional legal support that meets operational, legislative and client service requirements.
As the Assistant Director, Legal Support, you will lead a high-performing team responsible for delivering essential legal support services across the ACTGS. You will oversee the allocation and delivery of work, ensuring excellence in customer service, compliance with procedures and legislation, and the effective management of records, data and workflow systems.
You will build and maintain strong networks across the ACTGS, the Justice and Community Safety Directorate (JACS), and ACT Courts, fostering productive and collaborative working relationships. Your leadership will help ensure the capability and capacity of the legal support function remains robust, innovative and aligned with organisational goals.
This role requires sound judgement, professionalism and a commitment to the ACT Public Service values of respect, integrity, collaboration and innovation.
Eligibility/Other requirements:
* Experience in, or a demonstrated understanding of the legal service delivery environment in government or private practice is highly desirable.
* Qualification in Business or Government Administration is desirable.
* This position does not require a pre-employment medical.
* This position does not require a Working with Vulnerable People Check.
* To be eligible for permanent or temporary employment within the ACT Public Service (ACTPS) you must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident or hold a valid work visa.
* If an officer no longer holds a visa that permits them to work in Australia, their employment with the ACT Public Service (ACTPS) will be terminated.
Notes: Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.
How to apply:
* Applications are to include a current curriculum vitae and pitch demonstrating their ability and experience to perform the role, including the Professional/Technical Skills and Knowledge and Behavioural Capabilities.
* The pitch is not to exceed two pages, and the Professional/Technical Skills and Knowledge and Behavioural Capabilities can be found in the Position Description.
* The details of two referees that can be contacted are also required.
Applications should be submitted .
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