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, LGBTIQA+ equality, veterans, women and youth. The work we do perks 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 Principal Solicitor will have responsibility for delivering the department's legislation program in the Legal Services Branch, together with the Managing Principal Solicitor and Head of Legal, Public Law and Legislation.



This position will be expected to provide high quality legal advice and services on a broad range of matters.

The Legislation team is responsible for supporting policy development and providing legislation services to deliver the department's legislation program. Working closely with policy areas within the department and other teams in the Legal Services branch, the Legislation team will deliver legal policy reform through the development legislation and subordinate legislation related to department's portfolio areas.

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 authoritative advice on complex legal and policy issues and prepare high level briefings and correspondence reflecting a strong understanding of cross government legal policy considerations.
- Manage the development and implementation of primary and subordinate legislation proposals and policy reforms, including identifying legal risks and providing practical recommendations to address such risks.
- Provide effective, strategic support to General Counsel and Heads of Legal by identifying and appropriately escalating matters of significant legal risk, including supporting the provision of advice to Ministers and ministerial staff, the Secretary, Deputy Secretaries, other senior government officers.

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📌 Principal Solicitor (Melbourne)
🏢 Department Of Families, Fairness And Housing
📍 Melbourne