Attorney-General's Department
Job reference: 862009
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Classification: LE1
Salary Range: $73,780-$84,463 + Superannuation
Duration: Up to 12 months
Vacancy Type: Full Time
Number of Positions Available: 1
Closing Date: 11:30pm, Tuesday 3 November 2026

About the Opportunity

Each year, SACAT will appoint a law graduate as Associate to the President of the Tribunal. The President of SACAT is also a Judge of the District Court. An applicant must have completed a Bachelor of Laws (LLB). The appointment as an associate will generally be for one year and associates may not undertake other employment (either paid or non-paid) without the permission of the President. Appointment will be at the LE1 level.

For a comprehensive list of duties for the Associate to the President please see attached Job and Person Specification.

 

About the Business

The South Australian Civil and Administration Tribunal (SACAT) is a state tribunal that helps South Australians resolve issues within specific areas of law, either through agreement at a conference, conciliation or mediation, or through a decision of the Tribunal at hearing. SACAT also conducts reviews of Government decisions. SACAT strives to be accessible and responsive to customer needs, and deals with cases in a large range of areas (or jurisdictions). The Tribunal operates across the state of South Australia and is a key part of the state justice system.

For more information about the Attorney-General’s Department and also SACAT, please visit https://www.agd.sa.gov.au/ and https://www.sacat.sa.gov.au/.

 

Special Conditions for Employment

Employment is dependent upon a National Police Certificate clearance that the AGD finds satisfactory. Successful applicants will be provided further information if an interview is requested. Forms are not to be lodged directly with SA Police (SAPOL) under any circumstances and any fees incurred by applicants in doing so will not be recoverable from the AGD.

• Employment-related Screening Check required.
• Some out of hours work may be required.
• Must be admitted (or eligible to be admitted) as a legal practitioner.
• May be required to undertake intra or interstate travel which may necessitate overnight absences.
• Undertake Associate duties for the President of SACAT in her role as a judge of the District Court of South Australia as well as SACAT.
• The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working, including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

 

Additional Notes

You will be prompted to attach your Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter (maximum 2 pages) and academic transcript after you have answered the questions via the link below. For more information please download the Job Application Pack and Job and Person Specifications.

For further information about this exciting opportunity that is not covered by this website please contact Fiona Bell, Executive Assistant, SACAT on 08 7424 7162 or [email protected].

Applications close: 03/11/2026 11:30 PM

Attachments:
- Job Application Pack.pdf
- LE1 Associate J and P 2026.pdf

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.