Senior Solicitor
Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTIQA+ 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: | Fixed term - full time |
| Job Function: | Legal |
| Classification: | Ssol |
| Work Location: | Melbourne - CBD |
| Reference: | VG/DFFH/CDS/375210JUN |
| Closing Date: | 13-Jul-2026 |
| Salary Range: | $116,413 - $140,849 |
| Job Duration: | Fixed term until: 01-OCT-2027 |
| Attachments: | 2026-06-29 PD 375210 SSOL Senior Solicitor.docx (Word, 127KB) Job Specification |
| Contact: | Alison Smith 94565452 alison.x.smith@dffh.vic.gov.au |
Position Details
THE ROLE
As a Senior Solicitor in the Public Law and Litigation Team, you will be required to, with minimal supervision, work independently and with more junior members of the team to provide timely legal advice and representation for key stakeholders that is strategic and practical. Your advice must be clear, accurate and outcomes-focused.
Your legal work will include advising on a broad range of legal issues, statutory interpretation and administrative law matters. You will provide legal advice and manage sensitive litigation matters such as personal injury matters, matters under the Crimes (Mental Impairment and Unfitness to be Tried) Act 1997 and Serious Offenders Act 2018, discrimination and privacy complaints, and other general civil litigation claims in the portfolio of families and children, disability and housing.
The role is also key in supporting less experienced staff.
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE
- Provide, with minimal supervision, authoritative advice on complex legal and policy issues and provide high level briefings and correspondence.
- Appear or instruct in complex and sensitive litigation involving the department in a wide range of courts and tribunals.
- Prepare briefs and instruct counsel and contracted solicitors of the State Government Legal Services Panel in complex and sensitive matters
Please open the position description to read more.
HOW TO APPLY
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/375210JUN |
| Location: | Melbourne - CBD |
| Work Type: | Fixed term - full time |
| Job Function: | Legal |
| Classification: | Ssol |
| Salary Range: | $116,413 - $140,849 |
| Job Duration: | Fixed term until: 01-OCT-2027 |
| Date posted: | 29-Jun-2026 |
| Application Close Date: | 13-Jul-2026 |
| Attachments: | 2026-06-29 PD 375210 SSOL Senior Solicitor.docx (Word, 127KB) Job Specification |
| Contact: |
Alison Smith
94565452 alison.x.smith@dffh.vic.gov.au
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