As an Air Force Lawyer, you will 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
* 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).
* 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
* 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.
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Your application will include the following questions:
* Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
* This is a role within the Australian Defence Force. Do you acknowledge that you are applying to appoint/enlist in the military?
* It is a requirement that you will maintain an ongoing level of fitness and undertake military training (including using a weapon). Are you willing to undertake these requirements?
The Royal Australian Air Force offers exciting and rewarding careers with benefits that you won’t find anywhere else. In the Air Force, you’ll get to travel across Australia and abroad, acquire fantastic skills, and meet new friends in the Defence Force. It’s a lifestyle like no other.
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