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Selection Documentation:	Mike Welch, 08 8920 1140, [e-mail]
Position Contact:	Kate Turner, 08 8920 1391
Agency Recruitment Site:	http://www.environment.gov.au/

This notice is part of the electronic Public Service Gazette PS34 - 24 Aug 2017 Published by Australian Public Service Commission.

Applicants to vacancies notified in all formats of the electronic Public Service Gazette should be aware;

. that the names of successful applicants will also be notified in all formats of the electronic Public Service Gazette

. applicants found suitable may be offered similar employment opportunities by other Australian Public Service agencies

Finance

Vacancy N.N. 10711602

Australian Electoral Commission Closing date: Thursday, 7 September 2017 Legal and Procurement, Commercial Law and Procurement

Job Title:	Senior Government Lawyer
JobType:	Non-ongoing (Temporary), Full-time
Location:	Canberra City - ACT
Salary:	$100,401 - $109,632
Classifications:	Executive Level 1
Position No:	2202

Job Description ^{http://www.aec.gov.au/Employment/}

Duties

The AEC is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated commercial lawyer to join the Commercial Law and Procurement Section.

This role includes the provision of high quality and timely oral and written advice primarily relating to commercial law matters and other procurement activities undertaken by the AEC, including in relation to the conduct of elections and referenda and the provision of international electoral services.
Other duties will include legal interpretation and advice relating to the AEC’s procurement, contracting, public service, financial and workplace relations’ frameworks. The successful applicant will also be expected to assist in the development and promotion of legal awareness within the AEC.
Applicants will be expected to have an understanding of the legal, policy and political environment in which Commonwealth officers work and the independent nature of the AEC. The ability to effectively manage external legal service providers and maintain good working relationships with clients of the Branch are important requirements for this position.
Under the supervision of the Director, Commercial Law and Procurement, and as part of the Commercial Law and Procurement Section, the successful applicant will be required to:

1. 
   Provide high quality and timely advice to the AEC on commercial law and procurement matters;
   

2. 
   Draft and provide advice on contracts and tender documents in compliance with Australian Government legal and policy obligations;
   

3. 
   Contribute to the development of Branch policies, processes, guidelines and templates; and
   

4. 
   Maintain effective working relationships with clients and other stakeholders of the Section, Branch and AEC.
   

Eligibility

Except in exceptional circumstances, AEC employees must be Australian citizens. Applicants are required to consent to undergo a character check prior to commencement.

Notes

Non-ongoing opportunity will be offered for a specified term
This position will be filled on a Non-ongoing basis for 12 months.

About Australian Electoral Commission
The Australian Electoral Commission is at the heart of Australian democracy. The AEC is responsible for conducting federal elections and referendums, maintaining the Commonwealth electoral roll and making sure the Australian public is informed about all electoral matters. Our goal is to see that all eligible Australians have a voice in our democracy.
Diversity makes our democracy strong and we believe it makes our organisation strong. We are committed to workplace diversity and actively encourage applications from people with disabilities, women and people with diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds.
We recognise the richness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and the unique knowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees bring to our workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.
The AEC is committed to political neutrality, so that all Australians have confidence in the fairness and integrity of our electoral system. A person who is, and is seen to be, active in political affairs, and intends to publicly carry on this activity, is therefore not eligible for employment with the AEC.