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The Summer Clerk Program

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.

If you are interested in assisting to shape Australia’s legal and justice system, the Attorney-General's Department is the workplace for you! The Department has a challenging and exciting policy and program agenda in which our summer clerks are actively involved.

Applications for the 2010 Summer Clerk Program will be open for two weeks from 29 July to 12 August 2010.

• What we offer
• Who we are looking for
• Opportunities
• The selection process
• How to apply

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
• flexible working conditions, and
• a competitive salary of $44,204 per annum.

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.

The 2010 Summer Clerk Program will run from Monday 29 November 2010 through to Friday 11 February 2011.

Who we are looking for

The department is seeking undergraduate students who are interested in working at the forefront of program delivery, policy and legal development. The Department'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:

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

Eligibility

Applicants for the 2010-2011 Summer Clerk Program must be Australian Citizens and have no more than two semesters to complete in your undergraduate degree or have completed your undergraduate degree not more than three years prior to the commencement of the program in November 2010.

Health, security and character clearances, and evidence of qualifications must also be met.

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.

Successful candidates will be placed in an area of the Department that has identified a need for additional resources over the summer period. It is important to note that successful candidates will have little input into the area for their placement throughout the program.

The Summer Clerkship is a great opportunity to gain exposure to the way in which Government and the Australian Public Service operates.

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. Please note that if you are selected for interview and you do not live in Canberra, costs associated with travelling to Canberra for the interview process will be at your own expense.

Successful applicants who accept an offer of employment will then be required to undertake health, 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 (at the commencement of the program in November) 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 or (02) 6141 3574.