Client Support Officer -Administration and Events

Ongoing/Non-ongoing (12-month contract)
Full-time Canberra based role
Collaborative team environment with varied work
The Australian Government Solicitor (AGS) is seeking applications for an enthusiastic support officer to join our Client Services team.

About us
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 576 lawyers, we work in more than 40 different areas of law related to government.

About the role
AGS’s client services team plays an integral role in the delivery of AGS’s market development and client relationship support. As the Client Support Officer, you will support our client events as well as providing general administration support to the team. You will receive on the job training and will be provided with ongoing training and development opportunities.

In this role you will:

play a key role in supporting AGS to deliver successful client events
engage with internal and external stakeholders to provide high quality support
provide varied administrative support to a dynamic team
support the Events Manager to deliver professional events
respond to routine training and event queries.

For further information about the requirements of this position, please refer to the role description available below.

About you

The successful applicant will need to possess the following skills and attributes:
a client service mindset and a professional approach
excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks at once
the ability to be flexible and work as part of a team
good knowledge of common software applications (e.g. Word, Outlook and Adobe)
a keen eye for detail
sound communication skills (written and oral).

Experience in providing events support is an advantage, although not essential.

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 employees competitive remuneration packages, including 15.4% superannuation.

AGS is a supportive organisation which embraces diversity. We understand that work is only part of your life and while our workplace 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.

How to apply
To apply you must be an Australian Citizen and be willing to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the baseline level. To apply, please click the ‘Begin’ button. Please provide a covering letter (no more than 2 pages), addressing the requirements of the job and your relevant experience, and your CV.

Applications close at 5:00pm (AEST) on Wednesday, 6 May 2026.

Further enquiries
Further information can be obtained by contacting Valeria McGuinness, Senior Client Development Manager on 02 6253 7296 or Natalie Lightfoot, HR Business Partner on 02 6253 7529.