Head of Legal, Public Law and Legislation

THE ROLE

The Head of Legal, Public Law and Legislation, reports to the General Counsel and is substantively responsible for overseeing legislation, and public law litigation and advisory services in the Legal Services Branch Central Office.

The role, along with the other two Heads of Legal, supports the General Counsel in overseeing the legal and litigation services delivered by the Legal Services Branch Central Office to the Secretary of the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (the department), and the department's portfolio ministers.

A key focus is to ensure the delivery of high quality, client focused and cost-effective legal services in relation to complex and sensitive matters and provide authoritative and specialist advice on complex legal issues.

The role requires flexibility to enable the Legal Services Branch to support departmental, and whole of Victorian Government, priorities. This may include oversight of other teams within Central Office.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

• Lead the provision of high-quality, authoritative, client-focused and cost-effective legal, litigation and legislation advice and services across the Public Law and Inquiries team and Legislation Team in relation to complex and sensitive legal and policy matters.

• Lead the identification and advise on new and emerging issues within the law and their long-term implications for the department, leading reviews of significant cases to identify system, process and policy improvements, working collaboratively across Legal Services in the development of continuous improvement.

• Utilise strong specialist knowledge and skills to lead the strategic litigation of matters, providing specialist advice to achieve the departmental and/or government policy aims and reforms.

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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.