Department of Transport & Planning Victoria - Melbourne VIC

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About the role

This is a Fixed Term Position until 20 August 2027

The Lawyer supports DTP’s response to the Royal Commission into integrity in the construction industry. Working under senior legal practitioners, the role conducts legal research and analysis, prepares advice and briefing materials, reviews documents and information, and assists with responses to Royal Commission notices and information requests.

The role also supports the coordination of legal matters by maintaining records, monitoring deadlines and escalating issues. It works closely with Legal, the Royal Commission Response Team, DTP stakeholders and external advisers, contributing to a cooperative team while ensuring information and evidence are managed accurately, securely and in line with legal and procedural obligations.

Whatwe’relooking for

You'resomeone who:

- Applies sound legal research and analysis skills to identify relevant issues and prepare clear, accurate legal advice, briefs and correspondence.
- Understands litigation, inquiry and investigation processes, supporting legal matters while managing procedural requirements, deadlines and emerging risks.
- Builds strong stakeholder relationships, communicates professionally and works collaboratively to obtain information and resolve issues.
- Demonstrates resilience and adaptability, managing changing priorities, competing deadlines and sensitive matters with a constructive and persistent approach.




- Contributes positively to a supportive team environment, sharing knowledge, assisting colleagues and working towards shared priorities.

Qualifications and experience

You'llbring:

- Be an Australian lawyer under the Legal Profession Uniform Law (Victoria), holding or eligible to hold an Australian practising certificate.
- Demonstrated experience in legal research, analysis and drafting legal advice or documentation, applying legislation, case law and legal principles to factual circumstances under appropriate supervision (mandatory).
- Knowledge or experience in administrative law, statutory interpretation, litigation, dispute resolution, inquiries or investigations, with 2+ years PAE and experience supporting legal matters involving information gathering, document review or discovery (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.

Applications close at 11.59pm on Wednesday, 30th September 2026.

For further information about the role, please contact Jane Pirsl, Senior Lawyer, Royal Commission Response, at **********@transport.vic.gov.au.

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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📌 Lawyer (Melbourne)
🏢 Department of Transport & Planning Victoria
📍 Melbourne