Royal Australian Air Force

Lawyer (Travel Opportunities)

Posted: Nov 3, 2025

Job Description

Your roleWhether you’re a recent graduate or in the middle of your qualified career, this Air Force role gives you the unique opportunity to add an exciting and rewarding dimension to your work, fast-track into a leadership role, and receive further study and training opportunities.As a Lawyer in the Air Force, you’ll provide legal support to Defence leaders at all levels. You'll make sure that military operations and aviation comply with legal obligations, assist commanders with personnel management, and ensure the military justice system runs smoothly.Your duties may include:Military Administrative LawMilitary Operations LawMilitary Discipline LawOther areas of practice – specialist advice in areas such as workplace health and safety, copyright law, environmental law, and financial delegations and government contracts.As an Air Force Officer, you’ll also be trained to become an inspirational leader and mentor, equipped with highly sought-after management skills.BenefitsCompetitive salary packageGenerous superannuation of 16.4%Good work/life balanceCareer progression and developmentSupportive team environmentFree medical and dentalJob securityTravel opportunitiesSalaryUpon completion of initial military and employment training, you will enjoy a salary package starting from $97,168.LocationFollowing training, you may be posted to one of the major Air Force bases around Australia, such as RAAF Base Amberley, Williamtown, or Edinburgh.EligibilityFor this role, you must be at least 17 at the time of enlistment, an Australian Citizen, and meet the below education requirements:tertiary qualifications in Law e.g. Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD)admitted to practice as a legal practitioner to the Supreme Court of an Australian state or territoryhold a current practising certificate with a state or territory Law Society or be immediately eligible to obtain a practising certificatehave work or life experience relating to appropriate skills.If you are not an Australian Citizen please visit the ADF Careers Eligibility Page to confirm you meet the requirements for a career in the ADF.Apply NowApply today or request more information by calling 13 19 01 or emailing applications@adfcareers.gov.auLawyer - ADF Careers

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