Solicitor Level 3

About this role

Solicitor Level 3

• One (1) Ongoing role in the Debt Management Branch, Corporate Services Division
• Salary $97,955 plus 12% superannuation – VPS Grade 4
• Based in Melbourne CBD, with 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 Careers | State Revenue Office, or via our LinkedIn page.

The opportunity  
Solicitor Level 3 within the Debt Management Branch provide 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.

Who we are looking for
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 Wednesday 6 May 2026.

You will need to upload:

• a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria 1, 2 and 5 in the position description
• and a current resume.

More information
You can find out more about this role via the position description. We encourage you to contact Amy Fisher, Senior Solicitor, Debt Management Branch, on (03) 9628 0556 for a discussion about the role.

If you need a copy of this advertisement in an accessible format or you require any adjustments to assist you to participate in the recruitment process, 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 period.