At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we’re looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in their work. People who get things done. People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place.
We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We’re all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we’d love to hear from you.
The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children’s rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers
We’re proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?
- Help shape legal decisions across major government regulatory matters.
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Work on complex cases involving VCAT, reviews and enforcement action.
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Join a skilled in-house legal team supporting justice across Victoria.
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Build your advocacy and advisory skills in meaningful public sector work.
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2 x Fixed-term, 2-year-long full-time vacancies available, earning $116,413 - $140,849 per year, plus super.
What you will do
As senior solicitor, you will provide legal advice across complex regulatory and administrative matters.
You will support the department through litigation, reviews, briefings and tribunal matters.
You will:
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provide authoritative legal advice on legislation, licensing and regulatory matters
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prepare clear briefings, instruct counsel and represent the department in VCAT matters
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conduct prosecutions and support enforcement action when required
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review work completed by junior staff and provide constructive feedback
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manage complex legal issues independently while working within tight timeframes.
About you
You must hold admission to practise as a lawyer of the Supreme Court of Victoria. You should also have at least four years post-admission experience or equivalent experience.
You should also have:
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strong experience providing legal advice on complex and sensitive matters
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sound knowledge of government processes, administrative law and regulatory environments
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the ability to communicate difficult legal issues in a clear and confident way
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a collaborative approach and the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
To learn even more about this role, please read the position description.
If you have any further questions, feel free to email Nadine Ruddock at
[email protected].
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.
How to apply
Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Child safe statement of commitment
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver servi ces to, or are impacted by our work.
