At least one (1) fixed term (up to 30 June 2026) Solicitor Level 3 (VPS Grade 4) position is available in the Debt Management Branch, Corporate Services Division, Melbourne.

About this role

Solicitor

State Revenue Office

• Melbourne VIC (CBD, close to public transport)
• Base salary $97,955 p.a. plus 12% super
• Full-time, Government (in-house)
• Supportive mentorship and professional development opportunities
• Hybrid working arrangements

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 www.sro.vic.gov.au/careers, or via our LinkedIn page.

The opportunity

Solicitor Level 3 within the Debt Management Branch provides specialist qualitative and authoritative advice and opinions on debt recovery and insolvency matters by undertaking moderately complex recovery litigation matters including bankruptcy proceedings, unfair preference claims, recovery proceedings and enforcement and wind-up applications. You will be independently managing cases from preparation, submission, and negotiating outcomes.

This role offers the opportunity to refine your advocacy skills with opportunities to appear as solicitor advocate in the Supreme Court of Victoria, Magistrates' Court of Victoria, and the Federal Court of Australia. 

Reporting to a Team Leader, you will be able to:

• manage your own litigation and advice case-load, with supportive legal supervision
• undertake legal research, and interpret and apply legislation in a wide variety of matters
• prepare, conduct and appear as solicitor advocate in moderately complex cases for litigation at the Supreme Court of Victoria, Magistrates' Court of Victoria, and the Federal Court of Australia
• communicate directly with internal stakeholders, customers and their legal representatives
• provide timely legal advice to the Commissioner and his delegates

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• been admitted as an Australian Lawyer, with
• a minimum of 3 years' post-admission experience as an Australian lawyer in the public or private sector in relation to corporations and insolvency law, and eligibility to hold an unrestricted practicing certificate
• sound legal research and analytical skills and the ability to correctly identify key legal issues independently
• demonstrated ability to provide good quality written work in a timely manner
• excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills to work with internal and external stakeholders, including self-represented litigants and undertake appearances in Court
• 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 Sunday 27 July 2025. You will need to upload a cover letter which addresses key selection criteria 1, 4 and 6 and a current resume.

More information

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

You can also contact Amy Fisher, Senior Solicitor, Debt Management 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.

This role may be subject to a probation review.