The Department of Parliamentary Services delivers impartial, professional and innovative services to support Victoria’s elected representatives, the democratic process and the Parliament as an institution. Through our commitment to diversity and equality, we are actively engaged in promoting and maintaining a safe and inclusive work environment where all employees are respected, valued and supported. We seek to recruit the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation or cultural background. Our team members are the key to our success and bring new and innovative responses to issues and challenges we face in our work in the delivery of quality services to support the work of the Parliament.
Lawyer
The Department of Parliamentary Services
The Department of Parliamentary Services delivers impartial, professional and innovative services to support Victoria's elected representatives, the democratic process and the Parliament as an institution.
Through our commitment to diversity and equality, we are actively engaged in promoting and maintaining a safe and inclusive work environment where all employees are respected, valued and supported. We seek to recruit the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation or cultural background.
Our team members are the key to our success and bring new and innovative responses to issues and challenges we face in our work in the delivery of quality services to support the work of the Parliament.
About the role
Reporting to the General Counsel, this role provides professional legal advice and support across a broad range of matters to support the parliamentary departments.
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Provide clear, practical and risk-based legal advice across areas including property and leasing, contracts and procurement, statutory interpretation and privacy
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Draft, review and negotiate a range of legal documents, including commercial leases and contracts
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Undertake legal research and analysis and respond to a high volume of legal requests in a timely manner
About you
You are a practising lawyer with strong analytical capability and sound judgement, who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can manage competing priorities.
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Experience providing legal advice in areas such as property, leasing, contracts or procurement
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Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to apply legislation in a practical, risk-based way
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships
Why join us?
We offer flexible work, come to the iconic heritage listed Parliament House building or our adjacent modern offices and collaborate with the team one day, work from home the next.
We understand that your health and wellbeing are integral to your success and have a range of benefits to ensure your physical and mental health are supported. These include access to health and wellbeing initiatives.
Your professional development is important to us. That's why we have a dedicated learning and development framework, along with development programs and targeted in-house training to support your professional growth.
When you excel at your work and initiate innovative solutions or go above and beyond to demonstrate our values, you will be recognised for your efforts through our reward and recognition program.
For more information about a career with us, visit our website.
How to apply
Using the "Apply Now" button, please include your resume and a brief cover letter (1-2 pages) broadly outlining your experience and how it directly relates to the position.
Applications close: 11.59pm on Sunday 21 June 2026.
The process from here
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview conducted by a selection panel. This interview will take place in our offices located in the Melbourne CBD.
Accessibility
If you require assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application or interview process for this role, please contact our Recruitment Team via email
[email protected] or on (03) 8682 2842.
Privacy Collection Notice
The Parliament of Victoria and the parliamentary departments are committed to protecting your privacy. Personal information is handled in accordance with the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (Vic) and other relevant legislation.
This privacy collection notice applies to our recruitment activities. It explains what information is collected when you apply for employment with a parliamentary department. It may be updated from time to time.
Child Safe Standards
The parliamentary departments are committed to upholding the Victorian Child Safe Standards and the protections afforded to children in the Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005. We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal children, the cultural safety of children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, and to providing a safe environment for children with a disability.
