Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $97,955 - $111,142
Grade: VPS 4
Occupation: Legal
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 8271
Why choose us
At ST Vic, we are working to redefine the standard for regulatory practices in the transportation sector. As a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation, we are committed to shaping the future of safe and efficient transport for our community.
Joining our in-house legal team means becoming an integral part of a high-performing, collaborative, and adaptable inhouse legal practice dedicated to excellence, collaboration and continuous improvement, including harnessing technology to find better ways of working.
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen at ST Vic for a Lawyer to join a capable, forward-thinking in-house legal team delivering high-impact services across a broad portfolio—including administrative law, contracts, workplace relations, prosecutions, litigation, statutory interpretation, privacy, FOI, and governance.
Reporting to the Principal Lawyer, you will provide solutions-focused, practical advice to support ST Vic’s statutory functions and organisational goals. This is a hands-on role contributing to legal projects, improving processes, and helping shape a legal function that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Key responsibilities include:
About You
You’re a legal professional with:
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Qualifications
A relevant degree in law and a current Victorian legal practicing certificate.
Further Information
For a confidential discussion, please contact Travis McKay, Director, Legal Services and General Counsel via email [email protected].
It is an inherent requirement of this position that the employee is ready, willing, and able to perform work outside their ordinary place of residence, including at ST Vic workplaces.
Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check prior to commencing employment with Safe Transport Victoria. For further information on the position, please refer to the attached position description.
What we offer you?
ST Vic is committed to building a culture of flexible work arrangements, providing professional development programs and supporting ways of working that help employees balance work and life. We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, including veterans, people who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, have a disability, are from varied cultural backgrounds and those who identify as LGBTIQ+.
A workplace committed to safety and wellbeing
ST Vic is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all its people, including contractors and visitors. We have a strong focus on initiating wellness events for our people to foster a sense of enjoyment and positive mental health. In some instances, ST Vic also offers flexible working arrangements.
Diversity and Inclusion
ST Vic’s broad diversity program enables us to attract, recruit, retain and develop a diverse workforce to foster greater innovation, greater customer connection and increased wellbeing and satisfaction.
Learning and Development
We want you to grow, develop and learn with us! ST Vic provides you with access to a range of internal and external learning and development opportunities to support your performance in your role and further your career aspirations.
How to Apply
Please click the ‘Apply Now' button. As part of the application process, you will need to provide a copy of your resume and a cover letter of no more than 1 page in length addressing your skills, experience and interest in the position.
Applications close at midnight 1 September 2025