Principal Lawyer, Public Private Partnerships

Department of Transport & Planning Victoria - Melbourne VIC

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

The Principal Lawyer, Public Private Partnerships, provides expert, commercially focused legal advice on major infrastructure and PPP projects across Victoria. The role covers contract management, construction, land, IT, disputes and broader commercial matters across transport and other major public assets and services.

Working with legal, commercial, technical and external stakeholders, the role supports strategic objectives and value-for-money outcomes. Responsibilities include managing external legal advisers, drafting and reviewing key documents, identifying emerging legal risks and developments, and providing advice that supports sound strategy and decision-making.

Whatwe'relooking for

You're someone who:

- Brings strong legal expertise, independently providing complex legal advice and drafting and negotiating sophisticated documents while managing legal and commercial risk.
- Is a strategic and analytical problem-solver, considering broader business and organisational contexts to develop practical, effective solutions.
- Builds trusted stakeholder relationships and uses influence and persuasion to achieve agreement,



collaboration and robust outcomes across complex environments.
- Demonstrates resilience and adaptability, remaining calm and decisive under pressure and adjusting strategies when circumstances or priorities change.
- Works collaboratively and with strong organisational awareness, navigating competing interests, decision‑making processes, ethics and legal obligations to deliver effective outcomes.

Qualifications and experience

You'llbring:

- Admitted as a lawyer in Victoria and eligible to hold a Victorian practising certificate (Mandatory).
- A minimum of 4 years post‑qualification experience (Desirable)
- 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 be required.

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 Sunday, 11 October 2026.

For further information about the role, please contact Martin John, Senior Legal Counsel, Public Private Partnerships, at***********@transport.vic.gov.au or 0424 578 ***

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📌 Principal Lawyer, Public Private Partnerships (Melbourne)
🏢 Department of Transport & Planning Victoria
📍 Melbourne