The key duties of the position include The Role General Counsel - Military Law is seeking a highly motivated APS 5 and APS 6 Legal Officer to respectively fulfil the position of Legal Officer Defence Intelligence Law. As a Legal Officer, you will provide advice and support to the Assistant Directors and Director of Directorate of Intelligence Law (DIL) including practical advice on a diverse range of topics, including: The conduct of Defence Intelligence Group (DIG) activities: Intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance polices, activities and capabilities. Cooperative activities involving the Defence Intelligence Enterprise and National Intelligence Community. Legislative reform affecting the Defence Intelligence Enterprise and related Defence capabilities (including National Security legislation and Electronic Surveillance Reform). You will also, under supervision, be required to: Research, prepare and review legal and policy submissions on detailed, and often, novel issues. Understudy training to DIG staff and wider Defence officials and members as needed. Assist in the management of legal aspects of the Defence relationship with the Inspector General of the Intelligence and Security, and the Independent National Security Legislation Monitor. The key duties of the position include: Assisting the Assistant Directors and Director to provide strong legal guidance in relation to broad range and often time-sensitive matters including the conduct of DIG activities. Supporting the Assistant Director's and Director in the development of DIG policies and procedures and other material regarding the DIG. Engaging and collaborating with representatives from key internal and external stakeholder groups in an informed, professional and persuasive manner to build relationships and raise legal awareness while managing expectations and sensitivities. Assisting the Assistant Directors and Director in producing high-level briefs, responses to government and other reports on a broad range of new and emerging legal issues, as well as support legal policy submissions. Understudy training to DIG staff on a range of legal matters as needed. Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a Positive Vetting Security Clearance, and a Defence Intelligence Suitability Assessment as a condition of employment. This position is part of the Legal 1 broadband (APS 3 to EL 1). Due to current work availability, engagement will be at the APS5 or APS6 classification. Successful candidates will be eligible to advance to higher classifications subject to meeting the broadband operating conditions. This role is eligible for an additional remuneration benefit known in Defence as a Building Defence Capability Payment (BDCP). This enables Defence to provide a premium, in addition to the base salary otherwise payable under the Defence Enterprise Collective Agreement (DECA), for positions in occupational disciplines/classifications that are critical to Defence capability. For further information, please contact the contact officer. About our Team The Directorate of Intelligence Law (DIL) within Defence Legal delivers General Counsel services to the Defence Intelligence Group (DIG), in particular the Australian Geospatial-Intelligence and Defence Intelligence Organisations. DIL staff are co-located with the DIG and Defence Legal, and facilitate the provision of legal advice on all areas of law affecting the Defence Intelligence Enterprise, in consultation with broader Defence Legal, other government agencies and external legal service providers. Our Ideal Candidate Our ideal candidates will be able to: Provide and draft legal guidance in relation to broad range of often time-sensitive matters. Work collaboratively in a small team. Have a strong understanding of the National Intelligence Community. Have an understanding of intelligence law and the development of intelligence law related policies and procedures. Collaboratively engage with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholder groups to build relationships and raise awareness while managing expectations and sensitivities. Effectively communicate both in writing and verbally.
