Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time or part-time
Salary: $79,122 - $87,599
Grade: VPS 3
Occupation: Governance and risk management
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/18767841
Can you tell me more about what you do at VLSB+C?
Great question! We're really proud of the work we do. We are the regulator of the Victorian legal profession. We license lawyers and oversee service standards and conduct. This includes handling complaints about lawyers, investigating poor conduct and overseeing management of trust accounts. We are also the stewards of the public purpose and fidelity funds and administer these to support legal regulation and access to justice in Victoria.
We are a modern best practice regulator, using data and insights to help identify where our actions can have the greatest impact on ensuring ethical and professional legal practice by Victorian lawyers. We are passionate about maintaining and protecting the rule of law by ensuring the integrity of the legal profession.
Okay, and what role are you recruiting for?
We are seeking a Licensing Officer with experience in compliance, regulatory, or enquiry-handling roles. This is a front-line position primarily focused on supporting lawyers by providing clear, timely and accurate guidance on licensing requirements and related regulatory obligations. Your work will help maintain compliance with relevant legislation and contribute to high professional standards across the legal sector.
If you have a background in interpreting legislation or policy, resolving complex enquiries, and delivering practical, customer focused advice, this role offers a unique opportunity to apply your skills in a meaningful regulatory context.
This is getting interesting, what type of person are you looking for?
We are looking for candidates with the following:
That sounds like me! How are you different from other organisations?
We're really excited by our organisation, we offer:
I want to know more!
Daniel Deeks would love to hear from you on 03 9679 8059 if you have questions about the role.
I'm now really interested!
Great! Our recruitment is all about red carpet not red tape so simply click on ‘Apply Now' before midnight on 23 September. We can't wait to hear from you!
Other relevant information:
Appointment will be subject to abiding by our Flexible Working Procedure which defines the number of required in-office days at our office (including the ‘team day' of your team) and completion of the VPS Pre-Employment Statutory Declaration, Misconduct Declaration and Consent Form and the Pre-Employment Health Declaration.
Your appointment may be subject to a satisfactory National Police Record Check, provision of evidence of qualifications required for your position and/or a probation period.