Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $116,413 - $140,849
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Legal
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 12977
We provide high profile legal advice at the centre of Government in relation to public law, regulatory, corporate, commercial, contracting and procurement issues, and perform an in-house legal advice function for DGS’ internal operations.
About the role
The position provides expert legal advice in relation to public law and dispute matters involving DGS, including challenges to DGS decision making. This includes matters brought against Local Government Victoria, Births Deaths and Marriages, Consumer Affairs Victoria and DGS portfolio entities, offices and assets (including statutory funds and accounts).
The successful candidate will join an energetic and innovative team formed from multiple Departments. We are driven to achieve client-centred outcomes that improve everyone’s experience of doing business and interacting with the Victorian government. We work flexibly and promote a positive and supportive work environment.
The position provides expert legal advice in relation to public law and dispute matters involving DGS, including challenges to DGS decision making. This includes matters brought against Local Government Victoria, Births Deaths and Marriages, Consumer Affairs Victoria and DGS portfolio entities, offices and assets (including statutory funds and accounts).
Key Accountabilities
There are 2 x ongoing positions available. The position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.
For more information and the key selection criteria, please see the Position Description.
How to apply:
Apply before the advertised closing date 11:59pm on Wednesday, 4 November 2026. All applications should include:
Other relevant information:
To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing role is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident. Preferred candidates will be required to complete a Pre-employment Declaration and Consent Form. Employment of successful candidates will be subject to a National Police Check.
The department is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees and clients and consistent with the department's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act), to support this DGS has a COVID-19 Vaccination policy which strongly recommends all DGS employees be fully vaccinated.
DGS actively promotes diversity, inclusion and an equal opportunity workplace. All roles at DGS can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.