Careers

Advertisements calling for applications for vacant positions are posted on this website and in the APS Gazette.

The Australian Law Reform Commission welcomes applications from the diverse Australian community including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability, people of all ages and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Interns / work experience

University students wishing to undertake an internship should visit the Legal Internship Program page on this website.

Current vacancies

Legal Officers

Salary Range  $71,905-$91,085

The Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) is recruiting for several non-ongoing legal officers to work on its new  Invasion of Privacy, Disability and Native Title inquiries. Relevant legal policy experience in one of more of these areas is desirable. Appointments from 6 to 12 months are available. The positions are in Sydney and candidates must be able to start by August 2013. Applications addressing the selection criteria are due to the ALRC by 24 June 2013.

Non-ongoing (temporary) employment register

From time to time, the ALRC may have temporary vacancies for short term (up to 12 months), non-ongoing positions in legal research for people who hold law degrees and have experience in policy development and/or law reform. All positions are based in Sydney.

If you would like to be considered for such vacancies, from March 2012 - March 2014, please apply online by providing the requested information.