Australian Government: Attorney-General's Department
Australian Government: Attorney-General's DepartmentAchieving a Just and Secure Society

The Summer Clerk Program

Applications for the Summer Clerk Program 2008 open on Thursday 17th July and close on Thursday 31 July.

The Attorney-General's Department is seeking undergraduate students who are interested in achieving a just and secure society for all Australians through participation in a Summer Clerk Program between November and February.

Summer ClerksIf you are interested in assisting to shape Australia’s legal and justice system, AGD is the workplace for you! AGD has a challenging and exciting policy and program agenda in which our summer clerks are actively involved.

Applications for the 2008-2009 Summer Clerk Program will be open for two weeks from 17 - 31 July 2008.

What we offer

The Summer Clerk Program is designed to assist you to expand your professional skills and abilities. This experience will provide you with new challenges which will help you to develop your potential and give you an introduction to the Australian Public Service

The Department offers Summer Clerks:

  • Work offering practical experience
  • A comprehensive induction program
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Flexible working conditions
  • a competitive salary of $42,300 pa.

All the positions will be located in Canberra. Please note that if you are offered a Summer Clerkship and you do not live in Canberra, relocation and accommodation costs for the duration of the Clerkship will be at your own expense.

Who we are looking for

AGD is seeking undergraduate students who are interested in working at the forefront of program delivery, policy and legal development. AGD’s Summer Clerks need to be enthusiastic, motivated, , possess integrity, and have strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.

We are looking for Summer Clerks with a background in:

  • Accounting
  • Arts
  • Business
  • Commerce
  • Humanities
  • Information Technology
  • Law
  • Political Science
  • Public Administration, or
  • Social Sciences

Opportunities

There are a range of opportunities offered through the Attorney-General's Department Summer Clerks program that will allow you to use the skills and knowledge you have gained through university and prior work experience.

Under the Secretary, Roger Wilkins AO, the Department is divided into five Groups each under the control of a Deputy Secretary or General Manager.

The Selection Process

Your application will be subject to a two-stage assessment process. The first stage considers whether your application includes all of the information we require, including information about citizenship, academic results (undergraduate degree), resume and a statement of claims against the selection criteria.

If you meet these requirements you will then be considered for shortlisting and interview. Your statement with your claims against the selection criteria will be crucial to the success of your application at this stage. Those applicants shortlisted will be invited to interview in Canberra. 

Successful applicants who accept an offer of employment will then be required to undertake character and security clearances.

How to apply

To apply for the Summer Clerk Program you will have recently graduated or have no more than two semesters to complete in your undergraduate degree and be an Australian citizen.

The online application process requires you to complete information about yourself including personal details and academic qualifications. These details will be verified before successful applicants commence with the Department. Job reference number 2008-09/SCP.

More information

For more information about the Attorney-General's Department Summer Clerk Program email: graduatecoordinator@ag.gov.au or phone (02) 6250 6139.