Our purpose is to keep Victorians energy safe and ensure energy is used confidently. Through education, regulation and enforcement, we work to ensure that energy safety, supply and efficiency are a priority in Victoria and something our customers can be confident in. Our people come from a wide range of professions with diverse skills and experience driving the success of Energy Safe Victoria.

About the opportunity

You will contribute by:

• Deliver authoritative, practical legal advice on energy safety regulation, compliance and administrative decision‑making.
• Draft and review regulatory and coercive instruments, including notices and directions.
• Lead and support significant regulatory and compliance projects, including implementation of new legislative powers and governance frameworks.
• Provide design assurance and legal oversight across regulatory initiatives, including reviewing complex matters and vendor advice.
• Manage or support administrative law reviews and litigation, including matters before VCAT.
• Brief and advise senior leaders, the Executive and the Commission on high‑risk and sensitive legal issues.
• Engage with external Counsel, law firms, regulators and industry stakeholders.
• Contribute to organisational capability by developing guidance, delivering training, and mentoring junior legal staff.

To be successful, you'll have: 

• Admission as an Australian Lawyer and eligibility to hold a Victorian Practising Certificate.
• Substantial post‑admission experience, gained in‑house and/or in private practice.
• Demonstrated experience advising on complex regulatory, compliance and administrative law matters, ideally within a regulated environment.
• Strong judgement and the ability to provide clear, defensible advice under pressure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience briefing senior and executive stakeholders.
• Proven ability to lead projects, manage competing priorities and work effectively with limited supervision.
• Well‑developed stakeholder management skills, including experience working with external Counsel and agencies.
• A genuine interest in mentoring and supporting junior staff and contributing to a collaborative team culture.
• Values and behaviours aligned with Energy Safe Victoria's commitment to integrity, respect, adaptability, engagement and excellence.

How to apply

Please refer to the available position description to assess your suitability and submit your current resume and cover letter via the Apply button. Applications will not be accepted via email.

Energy Safe will conduct relevant checks about applicants and the information provided with an application including reference checks and a satisfactory National Police Check.

Energy Safe Victoria values the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our organisation and welcomes and celebrates diversity. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community that we are here to protect. We invite you to talk to us about any preferences or adjustments you may value or require to either the recruitment process or the role itself. If you identify as a person with disability, please let us know how we can provide additional support. 

For a confidential discussion, please contact People and Culture via peopleandculture@energysafe.vic.gov.au.

Applications close at midnight 26 April 2026.  This advertisement may close prior to the closure date without notice, if a high volume of applications is received, therefore we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.