- AGS Dispute Resolution
- Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, and Sydney
- Ongoing (permanent) and non-ongoing roles - Executive Level 2
Opportunities exist for Team Managers to join our Dispute Resolution (DR) practice. These are new roles, which will have management responsibilities for the day-to-day operation of a work area within the DR practice, comprising of approximately 80+ lawyers.
About us
Australian Government Solicitor (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 715 staff, including 500 lawyers, we work in more than 40 different areas of law related to government.
About the role
The DR practice group provides specialist expertise in resolving and managing disputes across many areas of law. It acts for regulatory agencies in enforcing the law, protects sensitive information from disclosure, defends government decisions, assists royal commissions and responds to claims made against the Commonwealth. It is often involved in the largest and most sensitive matters affecting the Australian Government.
In this role you will:
- provide practice management support to a work area stream within the DR practice, to relevant senior leaders, including Team Leaders
- collaboratively develop and implement strategies and plans to support the effective operation of the work area
- work closely with senior leaders to effectively manage and ensure sufficient resources in the work area
- contribute to operations and provide guidance and support to members in the work area with regard to policies, systems and training
- contribute to frameworks, business plans, governance and compliance requirements
- support a range of business activities and reporting requirements
- work collaboratively with other DR Team Managers and National Managers across AGS.
About you
This role will suit candidates who have:
- recent or relevant experience managing a large professional services team or legal practice, or as a senior practitioner with significant understanding of or experience in the Commonwealth legal environment and demonstrated practice management skills
- the ability to exercise high levels of discretion, integrity and diplomacy
- the ability to initiate, build and maintain strong internal and external client relationships
- the ability to work under pressure, excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to persuade.
With open door access to some of Australia’s most respected lawyers, we are a developer of talent and critical thinking and you will partner with our clients to deliver creative solutions to current and emerging legal issues of national importance.
AGS is a supportive organisation which embraces diversity. We understand that work is only part of your life and while our work 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.
To apply
To apply you must be an Australian Citizen and be willing to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the Negative Vetting 2 (NV2) level.
To apply, please click the ‘Begin’ button. Applications close at 5:00pm (AEST) on Sunday, 29 June 2025.
Further enquiries
Further information can be obtained by contacting Jill Mackay, Human Resources Business Partner on 02 9581 7568.