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

The Summer Clerk Program

Applications for the 2009 Summer Clerk Program open on Friday 7 August 2009 and close on Friday 21 August 2009.

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 2009-2010 Summer Clerk Program will be open for two weeks from 7 - 21 August 2009.

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 $44,204 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.

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. Interviews will be held in Canberra and phone interviews will be offered to interstate candidates. 

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.

More information

For more information about the Attorney-General's Department Summer Clerk Program email: graduatecoordinator@ag.gov.au or phone (02) 6141 3572.