Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $116,413 - $140,849
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Legal
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/DJ1989/AUG/2026
About us
The Office of the General Counsel (OGC) is responsible for providing in-house legal services across the Department of Justice and Community Safety (DJCS) and to the Attorney-General, as First Law Officer, and other DJCS portfolio Ministers.
The Corporate & Commercial team provides legal support to DJCS' operations, programs and enabling functions, including a wide range of commercial matters, investigations, disputes and litigation. Its work spans procurement, IT, employment and OHS matters, integrity body investigations, inquiries, and FOI litigation and privacy matters.
What you will do
As Senior Legal Adviser, Corporate & Commercial, you will advise the department on complex legal matters.
You will work across a broad practice covering commercial, regulatory and contentious legal work.
You will:
About you
You must be admitted to practise as a legal practitioner in Victoria. At least 3–6 years of legal practice experience is preferred.
You should also have:
To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Eleanor Weir 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 safety statement of commitment
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young pe ople. 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.