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General Counsel

Victorian Disability Worker Commission
Melbourne VIC

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Full-time
$142,790 - $191,084 a year
9 hours ago

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Management
Recruiting

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Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time

Salary: $142,790 - $191,084

Grade: VPS 6

Occupation: Legal

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/VDWC/567464JUN

The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a
safe, respected and valued life.

Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTIQA+
equality, veterans, women and youth. The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are
disadvantaged and vulnerable.

We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people's homes, residential facilities and secure settings across
metropolitan, rural and regional Victoria.

We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated. All jobs can be
worked flexibly, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from diverse
backgrounds and abilities.

If you're having any trouble viewing this ad and would like it or any attachments in an accessible format (such as large
print), please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed
on the ad.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and
Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)

THE ROLE

the General Counsel ensures the delivery of legal services across the Commission's and Disability Worker Registration Board of Victoria's (the Board's) regulatory and operational work under the Disability Service Safeguards Act 2018 (Vic) (the Act).

Reporting to the Director Scheme Performance and working closely with the Commissioner, the Director Regulatory Operations and the Commission's leadership team, the General Counsel ensures the delivery of legal services across the Commission's and Disability Worker Registration Board of Victoria's (the Board's) regulatory and operational matters under the Disability Service Safeguards Act 2018 (Vic) (the Act), which underpin all aspects of the Disability Worker Regulation Scheme (the Scheme).

This includes providing expert and timely advice on highly complex and sensitive legal matters, and support to the Commission in areas such as: freedom of information, privacy, complaints, corporate and regulatory delegations, and associated policies and procedures.

The General Counsel is responsible for managing and leading a small team of specialists, including mentoring, supervising and facilitating their learning and development and managing their performance to achieve effective results and drive change as well as identifying opportunities for improvement

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

Provide leadership and guidance in a broad range of legal matters to senior stakeholders by developing briefs on highly complex issues, including developing strategies for management of complex legal proceedings.
Provide expert legal advice on policy and commercial matters relating to designated contracts including review, preparation or outsourcing of commercial and contractual terms and conditions for contracts, subcontracts and other instruments.
Provide expert legal advice and guidance on regulatory activities, including complaints, notifications, investigations and worker registration.

Please open the position description to read more.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.
Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)

Please apply to submit your interest in this position.

Applications close Sunday 21 June 2026 at 11.59pm

Posted

4 June 2026

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