In-Demand Legal manager Jobs in Melbourne, Vic

Manager, Legal Operations
Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action —Melbourne VIC
- $142,790 - $191,084 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor's degree
- Business Administration
- Business
6d
Manager, Course Environments
Deakin University —Melbourne VIC
- $138,102 - $146,374 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Analysis skills
- University
- Parental leave
6d
LEGAL AND COMPLIANCE MANAGER
SHK Asia Pacific —Melbourne VIC
8d
Senior Legal Policy Officer
Department of Justice and Community Safety —Melbourne VIC
- $116,413 - $140,849 a year
- Full-time
- Management
11h
Investigations Manager
BlueScope —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
Quick Apply
Principal Legal Policy Officer
Department of Justice and Community Safety —Melbourne VIC
- $142,790 - $191,084 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- Administrative experience
- Analysis skills
Human Resources Business Partner
Percepta —Campbellfield VIC
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Access
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
Quick Apply
Manager, Relocatables Team
Victorian School Building Authority —Melbourne VIC
- $142,790 - $191,084 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
7d
Senior Registry Officer
Supreme Court —Melbourne VIC
- $81,496 - $90,227 a year
- Full-time
- Work from home
1d
Casual Retail Merchandiser (18+)
FACTS Retail Services —Melbourne VIC
- Up to $35 an hour
- Monday to Friday
- Customer service
- Merchandising
- In-person
Quick Apply
Complaints Governance & Initiatives Manager
Insurance Australia Group —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Financial services
- Communication skills
- Health insurance
- Annual leave
7d
Operations Manager - Broadmeadows
Children's Court —Melbourne Northern Suburbs VIC
- $116,413 - $140,849 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Leadership
1d
Chief Information Officer
Essential Services Commission —Melbourne VIC
- $193,946 - $263,771 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Leadership
- Communication skills
9d
Principal Legal Policy Officer
Corrections Victoria —Melbourne VIC
- $142,790 - $191,084 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- Administrative experience
- Analysis skills
Senior Project Manager
Department of Education —Melbourne City Centre VIC
- Full-time
14h
Manager, Relocatables Team
Department of Education —Melbourne City Centre VIC
- Full-time
- Communication skills
7d
Director - Curriculum and Professional Practice Branch
Government schools —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- AI
- Leadership
7d
Executive Assistant
Department of Education —Melbourne VIC
- $81,496 - $98,955 a year
- Full-time
- Administrative experience
- Communication skills
6d
Senior Business Operations Manager - Risk, Ethics, Advocacy & Legal (12 month Contract)
Xero —Hawthorn VIC
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- AI
- Communication skills
9d
Welfare Administration
Government schools —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Communication skills
5h

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Manager, Legal Operations

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action -
Melbourne VIC

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Job Details

Full-time
$142,790 - $191,084 a year
6 days ago

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree
Business Administration
Business
Leadership

Full Job Description

Overview

Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time

Salary: $142,790 - $191,084

Grade: VPS 6

Occupation: Legal

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: 1725

Step into a dynamic, delivery focused environment where your expertise in legal operations and leadership will enable the Legal and Legislation Division to effectively and efficiently support the policy groups in the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) and the communities it serves

Join a positive, supportive workplace culture in a highly skilled team environment

About the role

The role reports to the Director, Legal and is responsible for:

Transforming the way the division works by delivering and embedding innovation, improvement and best practice

Driving implementation and embedding the division’s new matter management system which includes intake, triage and allocation of new work, and the development and streamlining of innovative, automated systems, processes and reporting tools

Optimising and enabling legal operations performance through improved systems, processes and technology

About you:

A leader who brings energy and enthusiasm with a track record of delivering results in legal operations
Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to influence and build rapport and trust with senior and executive level stakeholders
Able to create an environment where innovation and creativity are fostered and rewarded with the ability to deliver and embed improvements and transition to them to business as usual
Strong initiative and ability to deliver tangible business outcomes as a result of critically evaluating problems from multiple perspectives and delivering effective solutions

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

A bachelor's degree majoring in business administration, business, commerce or law combined with extensive experience
Demonstrated experience in legal practice management
Demonstrated knowledge and experience using the full suite of Microsoft 365 tools
A high level of proficiency in a case management system is also desirable

This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is 2 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne with hybrid work arrangements available.

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.

Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the Position Description, including the mandatory requirements.

How to Apply:

If you are a current DEECA employee, please apply via DEECA Careers.

Click the ‘Apply’ button and you'll be redirected to a new platform and create an account.

Applications close 11.59pm on Monday, 22 June 2026.

All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We are unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.

Other relevant information:

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace

DEECA welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants. We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees. Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave. For more information visit applying for a role with us.

Applications close Monday 22 June 2026 at 11.59pm

Posted

28 May 2026

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legal manager jobs in melbourne, vic

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Principal Legal Policy Officer

Human Resources Business Partner

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Complaints Governance & Initiatives Manager

Operations Manager - Broadmeadows

Chief Information Officer

Principal Legal Policy Officer

Senior Project Manager

Manager, Relocatables Team

Director - Curriculum and Professional Practice Branch

Executive Assistant

Senior Business Operations Manager - Risk, Ethics, Advocacy & Legal (12 month Contract)

Welfare Administration

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