We are searching for a capable Senior Solicitor to join our exceptional team at Department of Families, Fairness and Housing in Melbourne CBD, VIC.
Growing your career as a Full Time Senior Solicitor is a fantastic opportunity to develop helpful skills.
If you are strong in people management, decision-making and have the right drive for the job, then apply for the position of Senior Solicitor at Department of Families, Fairness and Housing today!

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, LGBTQI+ 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. .

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THE ROLE

The Senior Solicitor, Legislation and Policy, will work closely with the Principal Solicitor, Legislation and Policy in providing legislation services to the department.



This position will be responsible for providing high quality legal and legislative advice and services on a broad range of matters across the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing.

Legal issues will mainly be focussed on the department's portfolios and legislation projects including the development of Bills, regulations and other statutory instruments.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

- Provide, with minimal supervision, authoritative advice on complex legal, legislation and policy issues and provide high level briefings and correspondence.
- Collaborate with departmental colleagues to deliver high quality client focused legal and legislation services in relation to complex and sensitive matters.
- Prepare briefs and instruct counsel and external legal panel firms in complex and sensitive matters.

Please open the position description to read more.

WORKING IN RURAL VICTORIA INCENTIVE
External applicants relocating to a regional area could be eligible for up to $20,500 worth of incentives. Internal applicants relocating to a regional area could be eligible for up to $15,500 worth of incentives. If you live and work in an area classified as ‘remote' by the Australian Tax Office, you may also be eligible for additional salary packaging arrangements, such as mortgage interest, rental costs, and residential utilities.

VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS POLICY

The department may require its employees to be fully vaccinated against preventable diseases such as the current coronavirus (COVID-19). The department's (Word) outlines the requirements for existing employees, other workplace participants and prospective employees. Please read in full prior to applying.

Benefits of working as a Senior Solicitor in Melbourne CBD, VIC:

● Company offers great benefits
● Advancement opportunities
● Competitive salary

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