Senior Solicitor

State Revenue Office

• Melbourne VIC (CBD, close to public transport)
• Base salary $116,413 p.a. plus 12% super
• Full-time, Government (in-house)
• Supportive mentorship and professional development opportunities
• Hybrid working arrangements
  
  

At least two (2) full-time, ongoing Senior Solicitor (VPS Grade 5) positions, with possible fixed term opportunities are being offered in the Legal Services Branch, Policy Advisory and Legal Services Division.

What we offer

The State Revenue Office is the Victorian Government's revenue management agency, administering a range of taxes, duties, levies, grants and subsidies.

We aim to develop our people to achieve great outcomes for the Victorian community. We offer flexible working arrangements and a workplace culture that is rewarding and productive, where contributions are valued and recognised, expectations are clear, and treatment is fair and equitable. We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing an inclusive, accessible and safe working environment. Find out more about working at the SRO at Careers | State Revenue Office or via our LinkedIn page.

The opportunity

This Senior Solicitor role is responsible for conducting sensitive or complex litigation on behalf of the Commissioner of State Revenue. Senior Solicitors also provide authoritative internal legal advice on sensitive or complex matters relating to a broad range of tax related issues.

Utilise your advisory and litigation skills in an in-house government solicitor role while undertaking meaningful legal work under the mentorship and guidance of experienced solicitors in a collaborative team environment. This will include all aspect of the conduct of litigation on behalf of the Commissioner of State Revenue, including case preparation, briefing counsel and instructing at hearing.

Reporting to a Principal Solicitor, you will be able to:

• Prepare, conduct and manage sensitive, complex and or high impact projects and cases for litigation at VCAT and the Courts
• Instruct Counsel at interlocutory proceedings and substantive hearings and appear as solicitor-advocate at interlocutory proceedings
• Initiate research and analysis to provide authoritative legal advice and assistance on complex matters relating to Acts administered by the SRO or cross discipline matters
• Mentor and develop less experienced Legal Officers as required.

• Provide specialist legal expertise and advice regarding policy/practice development, and
  
  

Who we are looking for

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• been admitted as an Australian Lawyer, with
• a minimum of 2 years' post-admission experience as an Australian lawyer in the public or private sector, preferably with litigation experience in the tribunal and courts and eligibility to hold an unrestricted practicing certificate
• extensive experience as a lawyer (or related legal/administrative decision-making role) in the public or private sector, with strong practice management skills.
• experience in the conduct of legal hearings in various courts and knowledge of Parliamentary procedures and legislative process.
• sound legal research and analytical skills and the ability to correctly identify key legal issues independently
• demonstrated ability to provide good quality, accurately researched written work in a timely manner
• excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills to work with internal and external stakeholders, including self-represented litigants
• strong computer skills and demonstrated ability to work productively in a hybrid legal environment
• the commitment to continue to grow your legal skills and tax knowledge within a supportive team environment

How to apply

Submit an application via the ‘Apply now' button by 11.59pm on Thursday 22 October 2026. You will need to upload a cover letter and a current resume.

More information

You can find out more about this role via the position description.

You can also contact Jennifer Poon, Senior Legal Administration Officer, Legal Services Branch, on (03) 9628 0556.

If you require any adjustments to assist you throughout the recruitment process, or you need a copy of this advertisement and attachments in an accessible format, such as large print, please email hrservices@sro.vic.gov.au.

Please note, as part of our selection process, we conduct pre-appointment checks including those related to references, identity, qualifications, work history, work visa, and police record history.

These roles may be subject to a probation review.