Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $116,413 - $140,849
Grade: Ssol
Occupation: Legal
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/DFFH/779367
THE ROLE
As Senior Legal Advisor in the Care leaver claims team, you will be required to, with minimal supervision, work independently and with other members of the team to provide timely legal advice and representation for key stakeholders that is strategic and practical. Your advice must be clear, accurate and outcomes-focused.
This role will focus on leading special projects to support the strategic management of civil claims relating to alleged historical institutional abuse and personal injury matters. The special projects may relate to policy, practice and process related to civil claims. It may also include advising on a broad range of legal issues, statutory interpretation and administrative law matters. Subject to business need, you will also manage sensitive litigation matters such as personal injury matters and general civil litigation claims in the portfolio of families and children and disability.
The role is also key in supporting less experienced staff, particularly in relation to the special projects.
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.