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?
- Lead a team of lawyers on complex government matters.
- Help guide Victoria's response to major court cases.
- Put your legal skills to work for the Victorian community.
- Shape legal advice and support other lawyers to grow.
- Ongoing, full-time role earning $142,790 - $191,084 per year, plus super.
What you will do
As manager, public law & litigation, you will lead lawyers who advise on government decisions and court cases. You will help ministers and the department resolve complex legal issues.
You will:
- provide clear legal and policy advice to ministers and the department
- manage sensitive court cases, including class actions and other major disputes
- research complex legal questions, interpret laws and guide the preparation of legal documents
- lead and mentor lawyers, plan workloads and build an inclusive team
- build strong working relationships across government to solve legal problems.
About you
You must hold admission to practise law in Victoria or qualify for admission.
You should also have:
- strong legal skills to analyse complex issues, interpret laws and find sound solutions
- experience advising on public or administrative law, or working in civil or criminal litigation
- knowledge or experience of Victorian Government and Cabinet processes
- leadership skills to support a diverse team, adapt to change and build trust.
To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Andre Didenkowski at [email protected].
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.
How to apply
Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
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.