• Exposure to interesting legal work and high-profile matters
• Join a supportive team environment
• Hybrid work - enjoy the flexibility of office and remote work
• Ongoing | Full-time
• VPS Grade 3 $79,122 - $96,073 plus superannuation per annum (depending on experience)

About the VGSO

The Victorian Government Solicitor's Office (VGSO) serves the rule of law exclusively for the State.

The VGSO provides responsive legal services exclusively for the Victorian Government and public sector. Our place within government ensures we are at the centre of legal change, reform and problem-solving. We operate as a service-driven legal professional practice and strive for excellence in this competitive environment. In all aspects of our operations, we aim to role model and live by our values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Insight, Collaboration and Excellence.

About the branch

The Inquiries, Prosecutions and Administrative Law (IPA) branch of the VGSO is comprised of approximately 40 lawyers, paralegals, project managers and support staff.

The branch provides specialist legal services and advice to the State in relation to matters such as:

• administrative action and decision making;
• licensing and occupational regulation;
• judicial review and VCAT proceedings;
• investigations, integrity and disciplinary matters;
• privileges, confidentiality and document production;
• prosecutions and enforcement;
• establishing, running and responding to Royal Commissions and Public Inquiries; and
• personal injury claims brought by wards of State and other former care leavers (e.g. institutional abuse claims).

The branch is led by an Assistant Victorian Government Solicitor, with support from two Lead Counsels and five Managing Principal Solicitors.

Our people and clients are at the heart of everything we do. We are an inclusive and high-performing team that collaborates to deliver the best possible results for our clients. We provide learning and development opportunities to all our staff as they progress through their careers.

We have a deep repository of expertise across the branch, and are constantly developing new areas of practice. Our work is complex and engaging, and always contains a public interest component.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Solicitor to join the IPA Branch. You will play a pivotal role in supporting and managing complex and sensitive litigation across a diverse range of cases, with a particular focus on state care and personal injury claims.

You will provide high-level, practical legal advice across a broad range of issues, both in litigation and advisory contexts, supported by thorough legal research and analysis.

Beyond casework, you will play a key role in the growth and development of the VGSO by:

• Engaging in client relationship management and contributing to marketing initiatives;
• Sharing knowledge and contributing to the development of internal precedents;
• Mentoring junior solicitors and supporting their professional development;
• Participating in staff meetings and broader organisational activities.

Skills and experience

• Ideal candidate will have just begun their post-admission journey or have 1 - 2 years practising experience.
• Desire to learn about or ability to, review, manage, and conduct complex and sensitive proceedings in state courts and tribunals.
• Experience handling general personal injury matters and/or acting for insurers in civil litigation claims is highly regarded.
• Demonstrated ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proven ability to offer oral and written advice on complex and sensitive matters, and carry out thorough legal research and analysis.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work: Engage in cases that make a real difference in the community and involve significant public interest issues.
• Professional Growth: Benefit from a supportive environment that encourages continuous learning and development.
• Collaborative Team: Work alongside a team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about delivering high-quality legal services.

If you are ready to take on a challenging role and contribute meaningful work for the state, we would love to hear from you!

Benefits

VGSO offers an inclusive, collegiate and collaborative work environment where you will be well-supported and mentored to develop your knowledge. You will also be given excellent career opportunities to progress and develop within the organisation.

VGSO embraces flexibility and welcomes a conversation to help you achieve work-life balance. We currently work in a hybrid environment with employees enjoying a balance of working from home and in the office.

How to apply

Don't fill every requirement? We encourage all people with appropriate qualifications and interest in the State Care litigation space to apply.

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, apply now!

Click the 'Apply Now' to start your application. Applications must include:

• a cover letter (no longer than 2 pages)
• resume

Please note it is not a requirement to respond to the Key Selection Criteria separately, but applicants should outline their relevant skills/experience and suitability to the role in their cover letter.

To find out more about this role, please view the position description attached. Alternatively, you can contact Karlie Ridgwell, Talent Acquisition Advisor, on 0447 331 077 or email careers@vgso.vic.gov.au.

Applications close at 11:59pm on Monday 8 December 2025

Preferred candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including but not limited to, reference checks, pre-employment misconduct screening and criminal record checks.