The Role

The work is broad and includes legal advice on procurement, contract and commercial matters, information technology, intellectual property, insurance, legislative interpretation and compliance, policy and governance issues, privacy, Freedom of Information (FOI) and litigation.

Functional Accountabilities:

- Provide advice and support to FRV's procurement and project teams on tendering, contractual, probity and governance issues. Draft, negotiate and settle procurement contracts, develop and update appropriate contract templates.
- Review and provide advice on Memoranda of Understanding, Service Level Agreements between FRV and other Emergency Services Organisations relating to inter-agency activities, together with other contractual arrangements between FRV and external parties. Work collaboratively with other relevant Victorian Government stakeholders in relation to emergency services legislation and reform of the emergency services sector in Victoria.
- Provide high level legal advice on a diverse range of complex and challenging legal, policy and technical issues. Assist the General Counsel in the provision of advice to the Fire Rescue Commissioner, Executive Leadership Team and other staff members on legal, governance and compliance matters.
- Analyse and interpret legislation at a high level and provide guidance and direction on critical legislation and policy issues, with a particular reference to the Emergency Services Sector. Undertake legal research and analysis and provide advice in written and verbal form, in plain English.

What’s in it for you

We strive to create a high-quality working life for our community of valued employees.

Working with us provides:

- Access to Rostered Day/s Off
- Flexible work arrangements may be available
- Uniquely rewarding work in the service of the Victorian community
- Career and career development
- Enterprise Agreement salary increases
- Salary sacrifice options (ie. novated lease or superannuation)




- An unrivalled suite of physical and mental health and wellbeing support services
- Access to an annual sports voucher
- Discounted Health Insurance
- Corporate Clothing Allowance (conditions apply)
- Free access to gym facilities
- Close to Public Transport (Parliament Stations)

What you will need to Succeed

To be successful in this position, you will have:

- Bachelor of Law, with evidence as practicing Lawyer (Current Victorian Practicing Certificate).
- Demonstrated experience in researching and providing written and verbal legal advice on a range of complex legal issues, drafting and negotiating agreements, engaging with internal and external stakeholders and managing competing priorities.
- Experience in legislation development, statutory interpretation and public sector governance and compliance would be highly regarded.

Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) is a modern fire and rescue service dedicated to meeting the needs of twenty-first century Victoria. With a workforce of over 4,500 highly committed employees, FRV serves and protects communities across Melbourne and Victoria’s major regional centres.

In delivering this service, we are guided by our core values of teamwork, integrity, respect and accountability. These values underpin everything we do and shape our organisational culture. We are seeking candidates who are committed to embodying these principles in their work and behaviours.

FRV is an inclusive employer and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds, including individuals of all ages, genders, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, religious beliefs, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people of diverse gender identities and sexualities.

FRV’s standard practice is to appoint at the base of the salary range, however consideration will be given to an above base salary within the advertised range based on the successful candidate’s skills and experience

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident to apply for this position

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📌 Legal Counsel (Melbourne)
🏢 Fire Rescue Victoria
📍 Melbourne