As a Graduate Legal Officer, you will work part-time while undertaking your Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice (GDLP). Upon completion of your GDLP, you’ll commence fulltime work with the Department. This structure allows you to develop and refine your legal skills in a supportive environment while gaining exposure to a diverse range of public sector legal services and career pathways.
As a participant in the Legal Graduate Program, you will be supported to undertake a variety of legal tasks and experiences that contribute to your professional growth. These opportunities are designed to help you:
- Build confidence and competence through hands-on legal work, including research, drafting and assisting with straightforward legal matters.
- Develop professional judgment by engaging with real-world legal issues and clients.
- Strengthen your understanding of government legal practice and the broader policy and legislative environment.
In addition to on-the-job experience, you will participate in a structured professional development program that includes skills-based workshops, mentoring and coaching, and networking opportunities.
For more information, please refer to our website: Tasmanian Government Jobs - Legal Graduate Program
We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people living with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers and LGBTIQA+ people.
The Department of Justice supports reasonable adjustment requests in any stage of the assessment process to remove barriers and facilitate full participation in all aspects of employment for applicants with disability. If you have individual requirements that need to be accommodated in order to participate in an interview or recruitment activity, please inform the contact listed at the end of this vacancy.
We are a diverse and inclusive workplace and understand the importance of flexible working arrangements. Talk to us about how this could work for you.
Period of Appointment
Fixed term appointment from February 2026 to December 2027.
Hours per fortnight
Part time hours structured around Legal Practice Course until completion.
73.5 hours per fortnight following completion of course.
Duties
- Undertake the Tasmanian Legal Practice Course.
- To assist experienced legal practitioners in relation to basic and routine matters.
- Undertake research, analyse information, make recommendations and provide advice.
- Develop and maintain relevant documentation such as files, plans, reports and correspondence.
- Liaise with stakeholders where required.
- Provide secretariat administrative and general support as required.
Essential Requirements
- Have graduated with a minimum of a three-year undergraduate or postgraduate legal degree in the last three years or have graduated by the end of January 2026 (qualifying degrees as rated by the Australian Qualifications Framework are at level 7 or above)
- Current enrolment in the Tasmanian Legal Practice Course at the Centre for Legal Studies.
Desirable requirements
- A Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People.
Pre-employment Checks
The Head of State Service has determined that the person nominated for this vacancy is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer.
The following checks are to be conducted:
- Pre-employment (National Police Record) checks for: Arson and fire setting, violent crimes and crimes against the person, sex-related offences, drug and alcohol related offences, crimes involving dishonesty, deception and/or conspiracy, making false declarations, malicious damage and destruction to property, serious traffic offences, crimes against public order or relating to the Administration of Law and Justice, Executive or the Legislative Power.
- Disciplinary action in previous employment.
- Identification check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
Statement of Duties (Generic) Graduate Legal Officer (October 2025).docx
Statement of Duties (Generic) Graduate Legal Officer (October 2025).pdf
Information for applicants (Department of Justice).docx
Information for applicants (Department of Justice).pdf
How to apply
To apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter that advises:
- area of legal interest.
- understanding of the public sector legal environment.
- how you would contribute to and uphold the Department's values.
- an example that showcases your research skills and abilities.
Also include:
- A copy of your current resume/CV
- A statement of academic achievements
- A confirmation of acceptance into the Legal Practice Course or a statement of intention to enrol
Please note if you submit the details of your referees with your application the Selection Panel may contact them without notifying you.
Please apply online by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.
Refer to the 'Information for Applicants (DOJ)' document for further information. Please note, attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact the Department of Justice Recruitment Team on (03) 6165 1435.
Post your application with the following application form to:
Human Resources
Department of Justice
GPO Box 825
HOBART TAS 7001
For more information
Lucy Mackey
A/Senior Consultant Strategy and Policy
peoplestrategy@justice.tas.gov.au
Reasonable Adjustment Queries
peoplestrategy@justice.tas.gov.au