Position Description:Stepping Into – Summer 2016/17

Position Title: Attorney-General’s Department Intern

Location:Canberra

Position Description:The Attorney-General's Department delivers programs and policies to maintain and improve Australia's law and justice framework, and strengthen our national security and emergency management. Through the Australian Government Solicitor, we also provide legal services to the Commonwealth (including legal advice and representation).Our department is the central policy and coordinating element of the Attorney-General's portfolio, for which the Attorney-General and the Minister for Justice and Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for Counter-Terrorism are responsible.

This summer, the department is offering three paid internships for suitable candidates through the Stepping into Program. The internship will commence in the summer university break beginning November 2016 and will run for up to 12 weeks. Applications for these positions close on Friday 16 September 2016 at 5:00pm AEST.

What we can offer you:Placement within the department through the Stepping Into internship program will help you expand your professional skills and abilities, provide you with new challenges and develop your potential. You'll get an excellent insight into how the Australian Government and the Australian Public Service operate.Successful candidates will be offered a minimum of 152 hours of paid work which includes practical work experience, a comprehensive induction program, flexible and supportive working conditions and a competitive salary.All intern positions are in Canberra. If you're offered a summer internship and you don't live in Canberra, relocation and accommodation will be at your own costs.

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The work you will do:The work of the Attorney-General's Department is diverse. Placements will be offered across the department and include contributing to policy advice, delivering programs or legal advice in:• civil justice policy and programs• criminal law policy and programs• international law• constitutional law• emergency management• national security• commercial and dispute resolution legal practice• corporate functions like information technology, human resources and finance.

Duties of the position:Under general direction, summer interns will:• undertake activities/projects as assigned. These activities may include:o research assignmentso project work on policy developmento project or case management, and/ oro preparing briefing material, submissions and reports• perform the full range of associated administrative tasks within your line area• contribute to overall planning and team activities• perform additional duties as required at the APS Level 2.

Who we are looking for:We're looking for undergraduate students who are interested in working at the forefront of program delivery, policy and legal practice. Our summer interns need to be enthusiastic and motivated, have integrity, and have strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills.

You don't need a law background to apply. We're looking for undergraduates from a range of disciplines including:• business• commerce• economics• humanities• information technology• law• political science• media and communications• public administration• social sciences.

Eligibility:To join the Stepping Into Intern Program, you must:• be an Australian citizen• have no more than two semesters to complete in your undergraduate degree orhave completed your undergraduate degree not more than three years before the program starts• have a credit average or higher grade point average in your studies• supply us with evidence of your qualifications• successfully complete an employment screen—we will conduct checks to verify identity and criminal records.

Your résumé:Your résumé should be:• clear, concise and easy to read• relevant to the job• no more than three pages long.Make sure you include:• contact details• career objective• employment history:o all relevant work history, including volunteering and work experienceo the name of your employer, job title, period of employment, your duties, your demonstrated skills and your key achievements• education and training qualifications:o relevant education and training qualificationso the name of the institution where you studied, course title and date completed• special achievements:o any special achievements including community work, volunteering or a sporting achievement• referees:

o contact details for two people who have supervised your work (supervisor, teacher, coach) or who has a good knowledge of your ability to do the job. More information

For more information, email ServiceCentre.HR@ag.gov.au or phone (02) 6141 6111 between 8.30am and 5.00pm AEST.