Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $100,894 - $114,476
Grade: VPS 4
Occupation: Legal
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/DJ2200AUGUST2026
Legal Officer
About VIDA
The Victorian Infrastructure Delivery Authority (VIDA) is a specialist project delivery organisation, responsible for delivering Victoria's major transport, health and community safety infrastructure program.
This multi-disciplinary program includes more than 200 projects including North East Link, removing level crossings, Melbourne Airport Rail Stage 1, new and upgraded hospitals, and specialist programs such as the early parenting centres expansion and upgrade program, and community safety projects for corrections and emergency services.
The unprecedented program of works brings together expert skillsets to deliver crucial health, community safety, and major transport projects, and ensures that operations are streamlined and efficient while delivering better outcomes for Victorians.
Led by the Director-General, VIDA comprises five project offices, VIDA Roads, VIDA Metro, VIDA Rail, VIDA Health and VIDA Community Safety.
VIDA is established as an Administration Office under the Public Administration Act 2004 as a specialist organisation.
About this Opportunity
The Legal Officer will support the delivery of high-quality legal services across VIDA Community Safety's major infrastructure program. Working within the Legal team, you will undertake legal and factual research, prepare correspondence, briefings and legal documentation, and support contract administration and claims activities. You will also coordinate legal matters, stakeholders, actions and deadlines to help ensure matters progress efficiently and in line with relevant legislative, policy and governance requirements.
The role will contribute to procurement, contractual, compliance and probity activities, while maintaining accurate legal records and supporting continuous improvement across legal processes, templates and document management practices. This is an opportunity to build your experience in a complex government infrastructure environment and contribute to projects that support safer communities across Victoria.
About You
A capable legal or paralegal professional who can provide accurate, organised and responsive support in a fast-paced environment. You bring sound knowledge of legal principles, contract administration and government governance frameworks, together with the ability to research and analyse information and prepare clear, professional written materials.
Builds effective working relationships, communicate confidently with a range of stakeholders and use sound judgement when handling sensitive and confidential information. You are comfortable managing competing priorities and take a proactive, practical approach to supporting legal matters and improving ways of working.
You'll bring:
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Qualifications and Mandatory Requirements
A relevant tertiary qualification in law, legal studies or a related discipline is desirable. Where no formal qualification is held, demonstrated experience in a paralegal or legal support role is required.
What We Offer
Pre-Employment Checks
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which include national police/qualification (where applicable) checks and misconduct screening.
Diversity and Inclusion
VIDA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a values-led, diverse and inclusive workplace.
We believe our teams should represent the diversity of our communities in which we work, and we actively embrace and celebrate people from all walks of life.
If you require reasonable adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, please contact us. We're here to support you.
How to Apply
Please include a Resume and Cover Letter. The cover letter should address the Key Selection Criteria and be a maximum 2 pages long. We want to know why you want to work for VIDA Services, why you are interested in the role, and how your skills, knowledge, experience and qualifications are applicable to the role.
Please click here to view the position description.
For a confidential discussion, please contact Leah Holmes, Director, Legal - [email protected].
Applications close 11:59 pm – Thursday 13 August 2026.
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DJCS is administering this recruitment on behalf of VIDA, in line with VIDA's policies and processes'
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.