About the role: 

Reporting to the Managing Principal Solicitor, Commercial Law, the Solicitor role will support the Commercial Law team within the Legal and Governance Branch.

The successful candidate will work closely with senior lawyers in the team to develop a broad set of commercial advisory skills. You will draft and review a variety of contracts and other legal documents including bespoke procurement agreements, funding agreements, service agreements, IP and IT agreements, licences, and bespoke commercial arrangements. You will be required to provide legal advice to internal stakeholders on a broad variety of commercial and corporate issues that arise in the health space. You will also be required to help manage pre-litigation disputes (such as IT disputes) and oversee employment matters.

Please view position description for further detail about the role.

About us: 

At the Victorian Department of Health we want a future where Victorians are the healthiest people in the world. A Victoria where our children and people thrive, our workplaces are productive and safe, and our communities are more connected.  

We see it as our job to support Victorians to stay healthy and safe. And to deliver a world-class healthcare system that ensures every single Victorian can access safe, quality care that leads to better health outcomes for all. 

About you:

• Provide considered legal advice on contracts and other legal documentation, briefings and correspondence.

• Learns relevant legislation, policies and standards and appropriate application in commercial arrangements.

• Provides services on a range of issues, within time-frames agreed with clients and that accord to team's recommended time-frames.

• Prepares routine legal documents regularly requiring the application of established precedent

• Draft and develop material including the preparation of Cabinet and Cabinet related material, Ministerial and Secretary briefings and meeting papers, agendas, minutes and reports.

Qualification/Specialist Expertise

• The successful candidate must hold (or be eligible to hold) a current practising certificate under the Legal Profession Uniform Law 2014.

• Minimum of 2 years' post admission experience is preferred.

  It would be beneficial for the successful applicant to have:

  • Relevant experience in commercial and corporate law.
  • Relevant experience in government law including drafting commercial contracts, advising on administrative law matters or property law issues. 

What we offer: 

• The opportunity to perform meaningful work, making direct contributions toward enabling Victorians to be the healthiest people in the world.
• A wide range of growth and development opportunities within the department and wider Victorian Public Service & Sector.
• A strong commitment to work-life balance, including a diverse array of flexible working arrangements.

How to apply: 

Applications should include a resume and a cover letter. Click the ‘Apply' button to view further information about the role including key contact details and the advertisement closing date. 

We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated to provide responsive and quality services to all Victorians. We continue to build an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity of backgrounds and differences to realise the potential of our employees for innovation and delivering services aimed at enhancing the lives of all Victorians. All roles can be worked flexibly and we encourage applications from Aboriginal people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Please contact us if you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process at inclusion@health.vic.gov.au. For more information on our commitment to inclusion and diversity see inclusion and diversity at the Department of Health.

If you have any queries in relation to recruitment processes at Health, or experience any issues in applying, please feel free to email talentacquisition@health.vic.gov.au. Please note that unsolicited applications will not be replied to. If you have questions regarding the role specifically, we would advise you to reach out to the contact listed on the advertisement directly.  

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