Solicitor
- You are interested in supporting investigations as part of a multi-disciplinary team;
- Doing research and writing advice is your thing;
- If you have keen ability to interpret complex legislation;
- You have excellent interpersonal, communication and stakeholder management skills;
- You enjoy working collaboratively with different teams;.
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| Department: | Integrity Oversight Victoria |
| Work Type: | Fixed term - full time |
| Job Function: | Legal |
| Classification: | VPSG4 |
| Work Location: | Melbourne - CBD |
| Reference: | VG/VI0044A |
| Closing Date: | 22-Jun-2025 |
| Salary Range: | $97,955 - $111,142 |
| Job Duration: | 2 years |
| Attachments: | PD - VPS 4 - VI0044 - Solicitor.docx (Word, 81KB) Position Description |
| Contact: | dheepna.benoit@integrityoversight.vic.gov.au 0460 000 110 |
Position Details
Job Overview
Reporting to the Manager, Legal Services, the Solicitor assists with the provision of legal advice and services including supporting investigations, undertaking legal research, reviewing legislative proposals and providing in-house legal advice on integrity operations and policy to support oversight of the Victorian integrity system. To support the organisation's corporate functions, the Solicitor may also assist with procurement and governance. While some working from home can be accommodated the role does require attendance in the office to access secure and sensitive material.
The position is fixed term for 2 years. For more information regarding this position, please see the attached position description.
How to apply
Please click the “Apply now” button on this advertisement and ensure that your application includes the following to be given full consideration:
- resume
- covering letter outlining your interest in the position and
- succinct response to the Key Selection Criteria of no more than two pages in total.
Closing date for applications is 11.59pm, Sunday, 22 June 2025.
Other relevant information:
For further information regarding Integrity Oversight Victoria please visit our website at www.integrityoversight.vic.gov.au.
For enquiries regarding the position please phone the contact person listed in the position description.
Integrity Oversight Victoria values the contribution of all employees and fair and equitable treatment of all people is integral to all activities. As such, Integrity Oversight Victoria will make reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities.
Employment of successful candidates will be subject to:
- Reference checks, completion of a pre-employment misconduct screening declaration and consent form, and a pre-employment criminal record check.
- Undertaking an oath or affirmation as prescribed in Section 30 of the Integrity Oversight Victoria Act 2011.
- A Negative Vetting 1 security clearance is mandatory and will be required to be obtained once engaged and maintained for the duration of employment with Integrity Oversight Victoria.
Integrity Oversight Victoria is committed to maintaining the privacy of personal information. Personal information received during the recruitment process will be managed in accordance with the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014. Integrity Oversight Victoria recruitment processes include considering and responding to your job application. In some circumstances, in order to assess your suitability for the role, we may seek to contact one or more referees who are not specified in your application. Any proposal to contact an unspecified referee will be discussed with you first and your consent will be sought before doing so. A failure by you to provide consent to contact unspecified referees may, in some circumstances, result in your application not being considered further. You may request access to your personal information by contacting Integrity Oversight Victoria.
