Solicitor
Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTQI+ equality, veterans, women and youth. The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are disadvantaged and vulnerable.
We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people's homes, residential facilities and secure settings across metropolitan, rural and regional Victoria.
We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated. All jobs can be worked flexibly, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from diverse backgrounds and abilities. .
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For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)
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| Department: | Department of Families, Fairness and Housing |
| Work Type: | Ongoing - full time |
| Job Function: | Legal |
| Classification: | Sol2 |
| Work Location: | Melbourne - CBD |
| Reference: | VG/DFFH/CDS/0595571 |
| Closing Date: | 15-Sep-2024 |
| Salary Range: | $76,817 - $93,274 |
| Job Duration: | N/A |
| Attachments: | SOL2 Solicitor DFFH.CDS.595571 R.PD Aug 24_.docx (Word, 129KB) |
| Contact: | Jessica Reiseger - Principal Solicitor 0436 929 319 Jessica.reiseger@dffh.vic.gov.au |
Position Details
THE ROLE
Solicitor
The Solicitor role in the Statewide Child Protection Litigation Office (Statewide CPLO) is responsible for providing legal advice, support and representation in child protection litigation matters in various courts including the Children's Court of Victoria, the Supreme Court of Victoria, and related jurisdictions.
You will work predominantly with one of Statewide CPLO's legal teams and will travel to various Children's Court locations and child protection offices.
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE
- Provide well-reasoned legal advice, briefings and correspondence.
- Collaborate with departmental colleagues to deliver client focused legal services.
- Appear or instruct in litigation involving the department in a wide range of courts and tribunals.
Please open the position description to read more.
COVID-19 VACCINATION
The department strongly recommends (but does not mandate) that employees maintain their COVID-19 vaccination status in accordance with current ATAGI (Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation) advice, given their individual circumstances. As of June 2023, DFFH does not require evidence of COVID-19 vaccination status.
HOW TO APPLY
All VPS employees (and ex-VPS employees with extended access to the Jobs and Skills Exchange website) MUST apply via the Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) <https://jse.vic.gov.au/user/login?destination=/new-home-page> portal.
Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.
Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.
For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)
Please apply to submit your interest in this position.
Job details
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| Department: | Department of Families, Fairness and Housing |
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| Job Reference: | VG/DFFH/CDS/0595571 |
| Location: | Melbourne - CBD |
| Work Type: | Ongoing - full time |
| Job Function: | Legal |
| Classification: | Sol2 |
| Salary Range: | $76,817 - $93,274 |
| Job Duration: | N/A |
| Date posted: | 05-Sep-2024 |
| Application Close Date: | 15-Sep-2024 |
| Attachments: | SOL2 Solicitor DFFH.CDS.595571 R.PD Aug 24_.docx (Word, 129KB) |
| Contact: |
Jessica Reiseger - Principal Solicitor
0436 929 319 Jessica.reiseger@dffh.vic.gov.au
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