Lawyer

Royal Australian Air Force provided pay range
This range is provided by Royal Australian Air Force. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range
A$75,000.00/yr - A$7+,+++.00/yr
Opportunity

As an Air Force Lawyer practice in a variety of civil and military areas, while enjoying:

A good salary plus generous superannuation
Ongoing investment in your personal and career development
Free medical and dental
A good work/life balance
World-class management training
Subsidised accommodation
A supportive team environment
Travel and leave entitlements
Free access to sports and fitness facilities
Friendships that last a lifetime


All that plus meaningful experiences such as joining peacekeeping missions and helping communities in need.



Your role

This is a legal job with a distinct difference.



One week you may be engaged in everyday employment law. The next could see you undertaking a fascinating variety of legal tasks rarely encountered outside the military world.



In addition to providing advice on workplace health and safety, copyright law, environmental law and the management of government contracts, your specialist duties could include:

Providing advice on international law and its effect on the use of aerospace power
Representing personnel prosecuted under the Defence Force Discipline Act
Assisting Commanders in areas such as equal opportunities and anti-discrimination legislation, and
Training those involved in the military discipline process.


As an Air Force Officer you’ll be an inspirational leader and mentor too.



This is your chance to embark on a really rewarding and worthwhile legal career.

Sounds good? Then apply now (below).



Salary

Fully-paid leadership and vocational training
Once trained, starting package approx. $85,051 p.a. plus superannuation (salaries correct as of 16/01/2023)
Numerous other benefits


Location

Training in VIC
First posting to RAAF Base Amberley (QLD), Edinburgh (SA), Richmond (NSW), Wagga (NSW) or Williamtown (NSW); or to Canberra
Subsequent postings to any Air Force base in Australia


Entry Requirements

At least 17 years of age
Australian Citizen
A university degree in Law
Admitted to practise as a legal practitioner to a Superior Court


If you are not an Australian Citizen you may still be eligible to join the ADF if you meet certain criteria, please visit the ADF Careers Eligibility Page for more details.



Medical and fitness guidelines also apply.



How to Apply

Apply today or request more information by calling 13 1+ 01 or emailing applications@adfcareers.gov.au.



For more information view the full position description here:

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