Location:Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference:VG/DJ****OCT****
At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we're looking for people who want to make a difference.
People who take pride in their work.
People who get things done.
People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place.
We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve.
We're all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or cultural background.
If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we'd love to hear from you.
The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children's rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers
We're proud of the important work we do across Victoria.
Want to be part of it?
You will provide clear legal advice on complex public law matters.
You will manage sensitive cases and legal work for government clients.
You will work on important matters that affect Victoria and its people.
You will build on your senior legal skills in public service.
Ongoing,



full-time role earning $116,413 - $140,849 per year, plus super.
What you will do
As Senior Legal Adviser, Public Law and Litigation, you will provide legal advice on complex government matters.
You will manage sensitive legal work and support senior leaders across the department.
You will:
provideclear and practicallegal advice on public law and government matters
managecomplex and sensitivelegal cases and advice with limited supervision
research complex legal issues and applystrong statutory interpretationskills
drafthigh-qualitylegal documents, reports, briefs and ministerial correspondence
work closely with legal leaders and department teams to resolveimportantlegal matters.
About you
You must be admitted, or eligible for admission, to practise as a legal practitioner in Victoria.
You should have strong experience in public, administrative and human rights law.
You should also have:
solid legal skillsto analyse complex issues and develop accurate legal solutions
senior legal experienceproviding advice on public, administrative and human rights law
government knowledgeincluding Victorian Government and Cabinet processes




sound judgement and communication skillswhen managing sensitive matters and working with others.
To learn even more about this role, please read the position description.
If you have any further questions, feel free to email James Tselios at ******.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply.
Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Child safe statement of commitment
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality.
Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon.
We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.
Applications close Thursday 29 October **** at *****pm
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📌 Senior Legal Adviser (Melbourne)
🏢 Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria
📍 Melbourne