Work Type: Various
Salary: $116,413 - $140,849
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Legal
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/SRO/PAL/1951534DXT
Senior Solicitor
State Revenue Office
At least two (2) full-time, ongoing Senior Solicitor (VPS Grade 5) positions, with possible fixed term opportunities are being offered in the Legal Services Branch, Policy Advisory and Legal Services Division.
What we offer
The State Revenue Office is the Victorian Government's revenue management agency, administering a range of taxes, duties, levies, grants and subsidies.
We aim to develop our people to achieve great outcomes for the Victorian community. We offer flexible working arrangements and a workplace culture that is rewarding and productive, where contributions are valued and recognised, expectations are clear, and treatment is fair and equitable. We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing an inclusive, accessible and safe working environment. Find out more about working at the SRO at Careers | State Revenue Office or via our LinkedIn page.
The opportunity
This Senior Solicitor role is responsible for conducting sensitive or complex litigation on behalf of the Commissioner of State Revenue. Senior Solicitors also provide authoritative internal legal advice on sensitive or complex matters relating to a broad range of tax related issues.
Utilise your advisory and litigation skills in an in-house government solicitor role while undertaking meaningful legal work under the mentorship and guidance of experienced solicitors in a collaborative team environment. This will include all aspect of the conduct of litigation on behalf of the Commissioner of State Revenue, including case preparation, briefing counsel and instructing at hearing.
Reporting to a Principal Solicitor, you will be able to:
Who we are looking for
To be successful in this role, you will have:
How to apply
Submit an application via the ‘Apply now' button by 11.59pm on Thursday 22 October 2026. You will need to upload a cover letter and a current resume.
More information
You can find out more about this role via the position description.
You can also contact Jennifer Poon, Senior Legal Administration Officer, Legal Services Branch, on (03) 9628 0556.
If you require any adjustments to assist you throughout the recruitment process, or you need a copy of this advertisement and attachments in an accessible format, such as large print, please email [email protected].
Please note, as part of our selection process, we conduct pre-appointment checks including those related to references, identity, qualifications, work history, work visa, and police record history.
These roles may be subject to a probation review.