Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: 12277

About Us

We create thriving places andconnectedcommunities. We plan,buildandmaintainVictoria’s transport,planningand land services. We are committed to a safe,inclusiveand high-performing workplace.

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating a safe, inclusive workplace where our people can thrive and do meaningful work.

About the role

What we're looking for

- Thinks critically and solves complex problems, considering the broader business context and developing practical solutions that deliver strong outcomes.
- Communicates with influence and resilience, adapting your approach to different audiences and remaining calm and decisive when managing challenging or high-pressure matters.
- Builds robust, collaborative relationships, working across teams and stakeholders to share knowledge, overcome barriers and achieve outcomes.
- Understands and responds to organisational and political context, while remaining flexible and open to changing strategies when needed to achieve better outcomes.
- Provides sound legal advice and drafts high-quality legal documents, applying relevant law, policy and commercial considerations with minimal guidance.

Qualifications and experience





- List Admitted as a lawyer in Victoria and eligible to hold a Victorian practising certificate (mandatory)
- Experience in private practice, Government or in-house with a broad range of commercial agreements, PPPs or major infrastructure would be viewed favourably (desirable).

Pre-employment checks and employment conditions

Relevant pre-employment screening and reference checks will berequired.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position.

Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re-employment restrictions apply.

For further information about the role, please contact Martin John, Senior Legal Counsel Public Private Partnerships at or

Redeployees

If you are a VPS redeployee, please state this in your cover letter and include your case manager’s contact details. This helps ensure your redeployment status is appropriately considered. For more information on redeployment, visit the Victorian Government policy.

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📌 Senior Lawyer, Public Private Partnerships (Melbourne)
🏢 State Government Of Victoria, Australia
📍 Melbourne