At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide legal advice on complex public law matters and manage sensitive cases.
- Company: Department of Justice and Community Safety, committed to making Victoria safer.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive work environment, and commitment to diversity.
- Other info: Strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the community while developing your legal expertise.
- Qualifications: Admitted or eligible to practise law in Victoria with experience in public law.
The predicted salary is between 116413 - 140849 $ per year.
At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we’re looking for people who want to make a difference. We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children’s rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.
You will provide clear legal advice on complex public law matters. You will manage sensitive cases and legal work for government clients. You will work on important matters that affect Victoria and its people. You will build on your senior legal skills in public service.
What you will do:
- Provide clear and practical legal advice on public law and government matters.
- Manage complex and sensitive legal cases and advice with limited supervision.
- Research complex legal issues and apply strong statutory interpretation skills.
- Draft high-quality legal documents, reports, briefs and ministerial correspondence.
- Work closely with legal leaders and department teams to resolve important legal matters.
About you:
- You must be admitted, or eligible for admission, to practise as a legal practitioner in Victoria.
- You should have strong experience in public, administrative and human rights law.
- You should also have strong legal skills to analyse complex issues and develop accurate legal solutions.
- Senior legal experience providing advice on public, administrative and human rights law.
- Government knowledge including Victorian Government and Cabinet processes.
- Sound judgement and communication skills when managing sensitive matters and working with others.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply.
Applications close Thursday 29 October 2026 at 11.59pm.
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