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    Company overview

    Industry

    Government Administration & Politics

    Primary location

    Barton, ACT, 2600, Australia
    Ngunnawal and Ngambri Country
    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). Source: this is an extract from the company's own website.

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    at Attorney-General's Department
    Brisbane QLD
    Expressions of interest are sought for General Member roles at the Administrative Review Tribunal
    Expressions of interest are sought for General Member roles at the Administrative Review Tribunal
    classification: LegalLegal
    5d ago
    5d ago

    at Attorney-General's Department
    Melbourne VIC
    Expressions of interest are sought for General Member roles at the Administrative Review Tribunal
    Expressions of interest are sought for General Member roles at the Administrative Review Tribunal
    classification: LegalLegal
    5d ago
    5d ago

    Reviews overview

    2.37 ratings in total
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    71%
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    43%
    Employees recommend this employer to friends

    What’s it like working at Australian Attorney-General's Department?

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    Positive aspects of working at the Australian Attorney-General's Department mentioned by reviewers include having a great team, interesting work, opportunities for career progression, and an adaptable environment willing to consider better alternatives and with a strong client focus.

    However, potential challenges were also noted, such as working across time zones, the need for self-guided learning on new areas of law, a fast-paced environment during certain periods, concerns about management, a lack of flexibility regarding work location, a challenging workplace culture, potential issues with job responsibilities not matching the advertised job description for contractors, and a feeling that the IT staff was not adequately supporting the business.

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    Recent reviews

    4.0
    Senior Lawyer
    Jun 2024
    Perth WA 6000
    Great place to work, if you’re willing to put in the effort. Team is fantastic.
    The good thingsGreat team and interesting work
    The challengesWorking across time zones and self-guided learning on new areas of law
    4.0
    Senior Legal Assistant
    Aug 2022
    3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    The most rewarding workplace for career progression
    The good thingsI thoroughly enjoy the satisfaction from completely daily duties. Career progression is possible. There are a multitude of tasks that assist those in your team. Adaptable environment willing to take better alternatives & have a strong clientele focus.
    The challengesFast paced environment at certain periods
    1.0
    Information Technology Role
    Dec 2021
    7 to 8 years in the role, former employee
    Quite possible one of the worst places to work for.
    The good thingsVery little good can be said.
    The challengesManagement Zero flexibility on location Toxic culture
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