Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $142,790 - $191,084
Grade: Psol
Occupation: Legal
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/724483
THE ROLE
The Principal Solicitor will have responsibility for delivering the department's legislation program in the Legal Services Branch, together with the Managing Principal Solicitor and Head of Legal, Public Law and Legislation. This position will be expected to provide high quality legal advice and services on a broad range of matters.
The Legislation team is responsible for supporting policy development and providing legislation services to deliver the department's legislation program. Working closely with policy areas within the department and other teams in the Legal Services branch, the Legislation team will deliver legal policy reform through the development legislation and subordinate legislation related to department's portfolio areas.
Legal issues will mainly be focussed on the department's portfolios and legislation projects including the development of Bills, regulations, and other statutory instruments.
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE
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HOW TO APPLY
Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.
Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.
For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)
Please apply to submit your interest in this position.