Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $116,413 - $140,849
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Projects
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 1568
The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) takes a community-centred approach engaging communities and key stakeholders in decisions and policies that affect them.
The Legal and Legislation Division is a critical partner to DEECA’s policy groups responsible for designing and delivering services and programs to optimise success, minimise risk and deliver on government objectives.
This is a 12-month fixed term role to support the Division and contribute to developing innovative operational processes within a supportive team culture and dynamic work environment.
About the job
Reporting to the Legal Operations Manager, the Senior Legal Operations Adviser plays a critical role supporting on the delivery of an exciting, strategic roadmap for the Legal and Legislation Division that will optimise business processes and systems, drive sustainable work practices, empower our people and amplify strategic impact. The role supports the delivery, sequencing, planning, development and continuous improvement of practice management and operational activities and projects, and is responsible for supervising other legal operations team members on discrete sub-streams of work.
You will be involved in driving meaningful digital transformation to enhance the important strategic objectives of the Division and will work with a talented and supportive team who will help challenge you to learn and grow in an exciting, evolving environment.
The role will be responsible for supporting:
About you
Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications
This is a fixed term position available for a period of 12 months. The work location for this position is 2 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne with hybrid work arrangements available.
To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.
Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the Position Description, including the mandatory requirements.
How to Apply:
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Applications close 11.59pm on Sunday, 31st May 2026.
All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We are unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.
Other relevant information:
Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.
A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace
DEECA welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants. We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees. Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave. For more information visit applying for a role with us.