Two principal lawyer roles are open for recruitment in the Legal and Legislation Division (LLD) of the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA). Located in the Legislation Branch, the Managing Principal Solicitor is a leadership role for a person experienced in leading teams with skills and experience in delivering legislative reform. The roles are responsible for providing authoritative advice to senior management and staff on a diverse range of legal and legislation issues across DEECA.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• A law degree
• An Australian lawyer holding or eligible to hold an Australian practising certificate under the Legal Profession Uniform Law (Victoria) will be considered favourably but is not essential.
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience in developing and delivering legislation and regulations.
• Demonstrated experience in providing legal advice on any of the following areas of law would be highly regarded but is not essential: administrative law, agriculture, climate action, emergency management, energy and resources, environment, public land, and water.

These are ongoing positions. The work location for these positions 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.

For further information please refer to the attached position description.

Applications close at midnight on Tuesday, 22^nd April 2025.

Other relevant information:

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police 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.