Air Force Lawyer - Rewarding Work

Opportunity 

As an Air Force Lawyer 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, and
•  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). 

Salary 

• 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 
• Australian Citizen  
• A university degree in Law
• Admitted to practise as a legal practitioner to a Superior Court Medical and fitness guidelines also apply.

How to Apply 

Click on the APPLY FOR THIS JOB button to submit your application. For more information view the full position description here: Air Force Lawyer position description