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About the role: 

Reporting to the Managing Principal Solicitor and Executive lead within the Commercial Legal Advisory Team in the Legal Services and Integrity Branch, the Solicitor role will provide timely legal advice and prepare high quality contracts and other legal documents.

Your advice must be clear, accurate and proactive in managing risks. You will be required to draft and review a variety of contracts and other legal documents including bespoke procurement agreements, funding agreements, service agreements, IP agreements, IT agreements, licence agreements, grant agreements, loan agreements, research agreements, agreement variations, deeds of novation and other terms and conditions (including bespoke contracts). You will be required to provide legal advice to internal stakeholders within the department on a broad variety of commercial and corporate issues that arise in the health space. You will also be required to manage pre-litigation disputes (such as IT disputes) and oversee employment matters.

This role will also support the preparation of Ministerial correspondence, Cabinet submissions and other written reports and briefings to clients. 

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. 

How you'll make a difference:

• Provide well-reasoned legal advice, contracts, and other legal documents, briefings, and correspondence
• Collaborate with departmental colleagues to deliver client-focused legal services
• Prepare briefs and instruct counsel and contracted solicitors on the State Government Legal Panel
• Liaise with external stakeholders including barristers, court/tribunal staff, other government departments and agencies and professional bodies in relation to a wide range of legal and policy issues
• Share information with other areas of the department to support continuous improvement, system learning and effective monitoring and coordination of departmental priorities and obligations

Our next Solicitor:

To be successful in this role, you must hold (or be eligible to hold) a current practicing certificate under the Legal Profession Uniform Law (Vic).

In addition to this, you will possess:

• Min. 2 years post admission experience
• Relevant experience in commercial and/or corporate law
• Relevant experience in govenrment law, for example drafting commercial contracts, advising on administrative law
• Exceptional communication skills - both verbal and written, along with ability to communicate with influence
• Proven legal drafting skills
• Client-focused mindset 
• Ability to self-manage and work in teams

To learn more please click ‘Apply' to view the Position Description on the Careers.vic website. 

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 disabilities, 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. Please view our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion here.

Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and other pre-employment checks including proof of vaccination against COVID-19. Information provided will be treated in the strictest confidence, in line with our Privacy Policy. 

The Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) Recruitment Policy allows for priority consideration for Victorian Public Service (VPS) and select employees of the Victorian Public Sector who apply through the Jobs Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board platform. As such, these employees are strongly encouraged to submit their application through JSE rather than via external advertisement.