About the role
The Principal Solicitor leads a specialist legal team that provides clear, expert advice on complex property, land registration and water share matters. They make difficult and sensitive decisions, resolve disputes and support the Registrar on high-risk legal issues.
The role influences senior leaders, legal professionals, government stakeholders and service providers, while supporting the team to build skills and apply a consistent approach. Success means decisions are fair, accurate and consistent, the integrity of the land register is protected, legal and operational risks are reduced, and confidence in Victoria’s property system is strengthened..
What we’re looking for (Selection Criteria)
You’re someone who:
- Enjoys working with others, sharing knowledge and building a strong, collaborative team.
- Can communicate complex information clearly and provide advice that meets the needs of different audiences.
- Can handle difficult conversations, manage conflict and find practical solutions to complex issues.
- Looks for better ways of working, encourages new ideas and helps improve the quality and effectiveness of services.
- Can bring people together, build trust and work across teams to achieve positive outcomes.
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Technical capabilities
– Statutory Interpretation (Accomplished) - Resolves complex statutory interpretation issues using expert legislative and legal knowledge.
– Legal Advice (Accomplished) - Independently provides complex legal advice and supervises others to ensure quality and consistency.
Qualifications and experience
You’ll bring:
- Qualification in Law and admitted, or eligible for admission, as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Victoria (mandatory)
- Excellent knowledge of the Electronic Conveyancing National Law (Victoria), Transfer of Land Act 1958, Subdivision Act 1988, Water Act 1989, Operating Requirements for electronic conveyancing, Participation
Rules for electronic conveyancing, Registrar’s Requirements for conveyancing transactions and associated acts and regulations (desirable)
- 5+ years’ post-admission experience (desirable)
Pre-employment checks and employment conditions
Relevant pre-employment screening and reference checks will be required.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position.
Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re-employment restrictions apply.
How to apply
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Applications close at 11.59pm on Monday, 21 September 2026.
Please include both your resume and a cover letter addressing how your experience addresses each of the key selection criteria for the role. All applications must be submitted via the online portal, we’re unable to accept email or manual submissions.
For further information about the role, please contact Fiona Nguyen, Senior Manager Registry Operations at [email protected]
Redeployees
If you are a VPS redeployee, please state this in your cover letter and include your case manager’s contact details. This helps ensure your redeployment status is appropriately considered. For more information on redeployment, visit the Victorian Government policy
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