Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $97,955 - $111,142
Grade: VPS 4
Occupation: Legal
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 281
The Legal and Legislation Division partners with groups across DEECA to optimise success, minimise risk and deliver on government objectives through the provision of expert legal advice on department priorities, the development of legislation, and the provision of prosecutions and freedom of information management.
About you:
To be successful, you will have demonstrated experience in providing authoritative, strategic and practical legal advice under broad direction, in at least two or more of the following areas: public law, administrative law, statutory interpretation, natural resources and environmental law and regulation and civil litigation (judicial review).
Experience in contributing to complex regulatory reform projects will be highly regarded.
You are:
If this sounds like you and you’d like to be a part of a high performing, welcoming and supportive multidisciplinary legal team, working on interesting and exciting work, we welcome your application
Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications
This is fixed term position available until 30 June 2026. 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 28 September 2025.
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.