Employment benefits

Lawyers

Employment with the ACT Government Solicitor (ACTGS) offers competitive salary, conditions and career opportunities.

The Government Solicitor classification structure is unique to ACTGS.   Our practice areas and classification structure provide opportunity for:

• a clear meaningful career path;
• staff to take on greater responsibility; and
• enhancing leadership skills.

Our competitive salary ranges are:

• Government Solicitor 4 - $189,604 - $210,564  (Practice Group Leader)
• Government Solicitor 3 - $159,186 - $180,081  (Principal Solicitor)
• Government Solicitor 2 - $126,839 - $152,194  (Senior Solicitor)
• Government Solicitor 1 - $  80,822 - $121,026  (Solicitor)

Employment conditions for ACTGS lawyers are detailed in the ACT Public Sector Legal Professionals Enterprise Agreement 2021-22.

Legal Support, Paralegal & Administrative Staff

Conditions for legal support, paralegal and administrative staff can be found in the ACT Public Service Administrative and Related Classifications Enterprise Agreement 2021-2022.

Additionally, as ACT Public Sector employees, ACTGS staff may access a range of entitlements and benefits. In addition to positive and supportive workplace cultures, benefits include access to:

• health and well-being initiatives
• learning and professional development
• attractive leave and superannuation entitlements
• salary sacrificing
• a Workplace Giving Program
• work/life balance and flexible working arrangements
• employee assistance programs