Legal Officer (1 x Ongoing, 1 x Fixed Term)

1 x ongoing position
1 x 12 month position - Full Time preferred but will consider part-time.

About the role: 

Reporting to the Principal Legal Officer and working as part of a small team, the Legal Officer provides often time-critical oral and written legal advice to Tribunal members and staff about the Tribunal's statutory functions. 

About us: 

At the Victorian Department of Health we want a future where Victorians are the healthiest people in the world. A Victoria where our children and people thrive, our workplaces are productive and safe, and our communities are more connected.  

We see it as our job to support Victorians to stay healthy and safe. And to deliver a world-class healthcare system that ensures every single Victorian can access safe, quality care that leads to better health outcomes for all. 

About you:

• Develops or contributes to legal projects such as preparing or updating legal guidance and procedures for members and staff.
• Advanced oral and written communication skills as well as highly developed conceptual and analytical skills to provide legal guidance and advise Tribunal members, staff and senior Tribunal management.
• Experience in court / tribunal legal or registry support or comparable experience in providing legal / registry support to areas with a high-volume case-flow system is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated knowledge of issues associated with mental health law, administrative law and the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act is highly desirable.
• Applicants must be admitted to the Supreme Court of Victoria and have a current practising certificate or be eligible to obtain a practising certificate.

What we offer: 

• The opportunity to perform meaningful work, making direct contributions toward enabling Victorians to be the healthiest people in the world.
• A wide range of growth and development opportunities within the department and wider Victorian Public Service.
• A strong commitment to work-life balance, including a diverse array of flexible working arrangements.

How to apply: 

Applications should include a resume and a cover letter. Click the ‘Apply' button to view further information about the role including key contact details and the advertisement closing date. 

We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated to provide responsive and quality services to all Victorians. We continue to build an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity of backgrounds and differences to realise the potential of our employees for innovation and delivering services aimed at enhancing the lives of all Victorians. All roles can be worked flexibly and we encourage applications from Aboriginal people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Please contact us if you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process at inclusion@health.vic.gov.au. For more information on our commitment to inclusion and diversity see inclusion and diversity at the Department of Health.

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