Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $142,790 - $191,084
Grade: VPS 6
Occupation: Legal
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 12797
About this Opportunity
An opportunity exists for an experienced Principal Lawyer to join the Office of the Director-General and provide authoritative, practical legal advice across VIDA’s significant infrastructure program.
Reporting to the Managing Principal Lawyer, the role will advise on complex commercial, construction, procurement, governance, administrative and public law matters. It will also lead the management of Freedom of Information requests, including engagement with senior executives, ministerial staff, the Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner and the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal.
Working across multidisciplinary project teams and government stakeholders, the Principal Lawyer will manage sensitive matters, prepare high-quality executive briefings and contribute to strategic, organisation-wide legal initiatives. The role will also provide guidance and mentoring to junior team members and support consistent, contemporary legal practices across VIDA.
About You
A highly experienced legal professional, comfortable operating in a complex and fast-paced environment where sound judgement, discretion and practical advice are essential. Brings a commercially minded approach to legal issues, with the confidence to navigate ambiguity, balance competing considerations and support informed decision-making at senior levels.
Demonstrates a collaborative leadership style and an ability to build trust across diverse stakeholder groups. Takes ownership of outcomes, communicates with clarity and remains composed when managing sensitive, high-profile or time-critical matters.
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Key Selection Criteria
Qualifications and Mandatory Requirements
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 Gabriel Balderrama, Managing Principal Lawyer at [email protected].
Applications close 11:59 pm – 15 October 2026