Legal Counsel, Legal Counsel 3, Anti-Dumping Commission

• Melbourne (preferred), Canberra
• Applications close 17 April 2026
• The salary range for this role is $102,072 - $111,701

About The Department The Department of Industry, Science and Resources and our broader portfolio are integral to the Australian Government’s economic agenda. Our purpose is to help the government build a better future for all Australians through enabling a productive, resilient and sustainable economy, enriched by science and technology. We do this by:

• Growing innovative & competitive businesses, industries and regions
• Investing in science and technology
• Strengthening the resources sector.

The APS and the department offer a clear direction and meaningful work. You will be able to create positive impact in people’s lives whilst contributing to improved outcomes for Australia and our people. If you would like to feel a strong connection to your work and you are accountable, committed and open to change, join us in shaping Australia’s future. Please see the APSC’s APS Employee Value Proposition for more information on the benefits and value of employment within the APS. About The TeamAbout The Anti-Dumping Commission We are Australia’s international trade remedies authority – the Anti-Dumping Commission. Commission staff investigate alleged unfair trade practices involving goods that have entered Australia. These investigations seek to deliver a level playing field for industry. We are responsible for administering Australia’s anti-dumping legislation. The Commission is a connected team of professionals with investigative, accounting, auditing, business, learning and development, legal, economic, and international trade skills and experience. We promote a positive workplace culture and support flexible working arrangements. Our goal is for staff to reach their full potential through engaging work and career growth opportunities, within a diverse, inclusive and connected team of peers and leaders. About The Team The Legal Branch, led by the Executive Director, Legal (EDL), is a small supportive team of lawyers with expertise in regulatory, administrative and trade remedies law. The team works closely with the Investigations Branch and the Strategy and Operations Branch. Work in the Legal Branch is fast paced, intellectually challenging and rewarding. Lawyers work within the domestic trade remedies framework with exposure to the international trade law environment. The team is committed to providing high quality legal advice in a collegial and respectful culture. The opportunity Legal Counsels work under the direction/supervision from the Principal Legal Counsels in performing their role and providing client-focused specialist legal advice and support to the commission staff. The commission has a collaborative investigations model where Legal Counsels work as part of commission-wide teams undertaking anti-dumping investigations. You will provide advice throughout investigations and subsequent review processes. As part of a best-practice regulator, you will be informed by developments in foreign jurisdictions and the jurisprudence of the World Trade Organization. Drawing on novel issues arising from investigations and other international developments, you will take the initiative to identify practice-related improvements to enhance the commission’s outcomes. Our ideal candidate To be successful in this role, as a motivated and skilled legal professional, you will have:

• Experience providing client-focused legal advice in a regulatory environment.
• The ability to identify legal risk and develop legally compliant options for managing those risks consistently with the Commission’s strategic objectives.
• Well-developed planning and organisational skills to deliver quality legal advice and within legislative timeframes.
• Strong understanding of administrative law and statutory interpretation principles.
• Well-developed collaboration and presentation skills, including the ability to negotiate, liaise and influence colleagues and stakeholders.
• High standards of professional and personal integrity.
• The ability to quickly learn and apply Australia’s anti-dumping legislation (Part XVB of the Customs Act 1901 (Cth) and other relevant legislation).
• The ability to learn Australia's obligations under the World Trade Organization (WTO) Anti-Dumping Agreement and the Agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures.

Our department has a commitment to inclusion and diversity, with an ambition of being the best possible place to work. This reflects the importance we place on our people and on creating a workplace culture where each and every one of us is valued and respected for our contribution. Our ideal candidate adds to this culture and our workplace in their own way. What you will do

• Provide client focused legal services to investigators from non-legal backgrounds.
• Deliver effective legal advice verbally and in writing, on trade remedies law, evidentiary matters, and investigation practice/procedure.
• Assist Senior Legal Counsels and Principal Legal Counsels in the management of merits review matters, including drafting submissions and participating in conferences with the Anti-Dumping Review Panel and provide input to judicial reviews.
• Monitor developments in the Anti-Dumping Review Panel, the Federal Court, and the World Trade Organization and advise on any related systemic changes to commission practice.
• Identify opportunities for continuous practice and operational improvement, aligned to the commission’s strategic direction.
• Provide input to develop legislation and policy.
• Actively contribute to a positive, productive, and collaborative team environment across the commission.
• Legal Counsels will perform the role and manage their workload in a manner consistent with the APS Values and Code of Conduct and internal Anti-Dumping Commission procedures.
• Limited domestic travel may be required.

Eligibility Tertiary qualifications in the field of law and admission as an Australian Lawyer in an Australian State or Territory are essential. A current practising certificate is preferred. To be eligible for employment in the APS and the department, candidates must be Australian Citizens. Positions require a Baseline security clearance and successful candidates will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance at this level. Notes The Anti-Dumping Commission is based in Melbourne. This vacancy is based in Melbourne (preferred) and Canberra. The department does currently offer flexible work opportunities for many roles. Please reach out to the contact officer to discuss further. A merit pool may be established and used to fill future vacancies within 18 months from the date the vacancy was first advertised in the Gazette. Application information Your application must not contain any classified or sensitive information. This includes in your application responses, CV and any other documents. The selection panel may not consider applications containing classified information. Please provide a pitch explaining how your skills, knowledge and experience will be relevant to this role and why you are the best candidate for the position. Your pitch can contain no more than 750 words and should align to the key duties listed above. Please complete your application online and provide your current CV with your application. (CVs must be in .doc, .docx, or .pdf format). Accessible application documentation is available in other formats on request. Please contact recruitment@industry.gov.au or (02) 6276 1235 if you require assistance with your application. Please refer to our Applying for a position information for additional information on how to apply. Contact Information For more information regarding this opportunity, please contact Allison Quek on 03 8539 2577 or via email on allison.quek@adcommission.gov.au