Solicitor

THE ROLE

The Solicitor role will work closely with the Senior Solicitor, Principal Solicitor and Special Advisor in providing legal advice to the department. This position will be responsible for providing high quality legal and legislative advice and services on a broad range of matters across the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (the department), with a primary focus on implementation of the child safety reforms.

The team will work with the relevant areas within the department to support the implementation of child safety reforms. This may include assisting with passage of legislative amendments, developing regulations, supporting implementation of any legislative changes by providing advice and preparing instruments and other documents to support machinery of government changes, information-sharing arrangements, and other implementation activity.

Candidates that have experience in either legislation or statutory interpretation within government are encouraged to apply.  Due to the nature of the work, there may be some capacity to direct work to specific team members based on their relevant experience.  Subject to workload and the needs of the unit the role may also be required to to support the broader Public Law, Litigation and Inquiries team.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

• Provide legal advice on complex legal, legislation and policy issues and provide high level briefings and correspondence.  
• Collaborate with departmental colleagues to deliver high quality client focused legal and legislation services in relation to complex and sensitive matters. 
• Prepare briefs and instruct counsel and contracted solicitors on complex and sensitive matters. 

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HOW TO APPLY

Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria. 
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process. 
Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)

Please apply to submit your interest in this position.