To apply for this role, please visit https://fisherleadership.com/careers/featured-opportunities/ or contact dspencer@futureleadership.global or frances.li@parks.vic.gov.au for more information.

About the role

As the Director Legal, Risk and Compliance, and General Counsel you will be responsible for providing the legal advice to the Board, CEO and the Executive Management Team, as well as having strategic input into the delivery of the organisation's strategic objectives and ensuring all activities of the organisation are conducted within the limits prescribed by law and that the organisation's rights are protected.

This role leads and oversees critical stakeholder engagement, including the need to engage, inform and advise a diverse range of senior stakeholders in relation to highly complex issues. Leading the compliance, integrity, risk management and business continuity planning, FOI and privacy functions of the organisation, This role leads the board secretary function and provides advice on current best practice corporate governance requirements and practices, directors' duties under the law and the Victorian Government requirements, board reporting and disclosure obligations and proper meetings' procedures.

We're looking for someone with:

• A tertiary qualification in law is essential as well as holding a current Practising Certificate in Victoria (Post admission experience of at least 15+ years is highly desirable)
• Significant experience at the manager level in Government, large corporate or similar
• Demonstrated experience five plus years' working in in-house legal practice and exposure to property law would be an advantage
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the appropriate interpretation and implementation of relevant legislation and associated regulations, guidelines, policies and practices preferably within a large and complex organisation

Your application will need to include:

• A current Resume
• A Cover Letter

Application Closing date: Sunday, 13 October 2024

About Parks Victoria

Parks Victoria is responsible for managing a diverse estate of more than 4 million hectares including 3,000 land and marine parks and reserves making up 18 per cent of Victoria's landmass, 75 per cent of Victoria's wetlands and 70 per cent of Victoria's coastline. Victoria's parks are home to more than 4,300 native plants and around 1,000 native animal species.

You can visit our Careers Page for more information on working with us.

Organisational Commitments

Parks Victoria is committed to child safety and has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children, in accordance with the Victorian Child Safe Standards. All prospective employees to undergo a National Police Record Check and Working with Children Check prior to commencing employment.

Parks Victoria recognises diversity and inclusion is everyone's business. We value a culture where everyone can be themselves at work, regardless of background, orientation, age or gender, that brings out our best, values everyone's contribution and works within a flexible working environment, ultimately reflecting the community we serve.

Only people with Australian Citizenship, Permanent Residency or a non-citizen with a valid visa that provides work rights may apply for this position.