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Job Title


APS 5 - Legal Support Officer, Governance


Company : National Library of Australia


Location : Canberra, Australia


Created : 2025-05-14


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Job Opportunity: Legal Support Officer (APS5) at the National Library of Australia Join a leading cultural institution and play an integral role in delivering quality legal advice across a broad range of matters. Be part of a supportive and collaborative team dedicated to developing your legal skills. The National Library of Australia offers an innovative workplace where team players and specialists can flourish. As part of our team, you''ll support organisational reform and help shape the Library''s future. Position Details We are seeking to fill an ongoing Legal Support Officer (APS5) position in the Governance Section of the Corporate Branch. Your role involves providing high-quality service to stakeholders in a fast-paced environment, offering specialist legal advice, undertaking administrative duties, and supporting the Assistant Director Legal in various matters, including maintaining the Librarys regulatory compliance framework. Candidate Profile Qualified in law; admission as a legal practitioner is not mandatory but working towards it is expected. Experience with administrative law in a government department or agency is desirable. Resilient, organized, and communicative with the ability to manage a constant workload. Capable of working independently and as part of a team to deliver timely legal advice and outcomes. Skilled in research, analysis, and contributing to advice on diverse legal matters. Additional Information We welcome applications from people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQA+ individuals, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and mature age applicants. For more details, please refer to the Candidate Pack and Role Statement. To apply, start your application by clicking the "begin" button. #J-18808-Ljbffr