Attorney-General's Department Job reference: 836890 Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE Job status: Ongoing Eligibility: Open to Everyone Classification: LEC1 Salary Range: $71,903 - $78,045 Superannuation Duration: Up to 2 years Vacancy Type: Full Time Number of Positions Available: 2 Closing Date: 11:30pm, Tuesday 17 March 2026 About the Opportunity OPC (Office of Parliamentary Counsel) legal officers draft and provide advice on legislation that is considered by the SA Cabinet and Parliament. As required, legal officers will attend Parliament to support the amendment and passage of Bills. Play an important part in South Australia's parliamentary democracy. Outstanding support for professional development. Great conditions & opportunities for advancement. About the Business Located within the South Australian Attorney-General's Department, the Office of Parliamentary Counsel (OPC) provides specialised legal services to Members of Parliament and government agencies. For more information about the Attorney-General’s Department, please visit https://www.agd.sa.gov.au/ Special Conditions for Employment Employment is dependent upon a National Police Certificate clearance that the AGD finds satisfactory. Successful applicants will be provided further information if an interview is requested. Forms are not to be lodged directly with SA Police (SAPOL) under any circumstances and any fees incurred by applicants in doing so will not be recoverable from the AGD. Some out of hours work may be required. Some interstate and intrastate travel may be required. Applicants must hold a law degree and be admitted (or be eligible to be admitted) to practise law in South Australia. The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working, including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role. Additional Notes You will be prompted to attach your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter (2 pages) after you have answered the questions via the link below. For more information, please download the Job Application Pack and Job and Person Specifications. For further information about this exciting opportunity that is not covered by this website please contact Peter Beacham, Legal and Legislative Services, Parliamentary Counsel on 7322 7335 or sa.gov.au Click Apply and follow the prompts to submit your application. The Attorney-General’s Department values workplace diversity and is committed to providing a supportive, inclusive and respectful work environment. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and people with disability are strongly encouraged to apply. The South Australian public sector supports flexible ways of working including part-time working arrangements wherever reasonably possible. The sector is diverse and desires to increase in diversity and to create opportunities for more South Australians. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application via the contact above or our website https://www.agd.sa.gov.au/. Applications close: 17/03/2026 11:30 PM Attachments: - Job Application Pack.pdf - Job-and-Person-SpecificationsLEC1.pdf Flexibility Statement The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
