Solicitor, Privacy, Legal and Governance

About this role

About the role: 

Reporting to the Specialist Privacy Lead, the Solicitor will support the Privacy Team to provide timely, practical advice that helps the department protect privacy and support lawful information sharing to make Victorian health care safer and better for patients.

The Solicitor will support the provision of legal advice to Ministers, the Secretary, the Department of Health and relevant Administrative Offices on privacy and information sharing issues. The position contributes to the delivery of legal advice, privacy impact assessments, threshold privacy assessments, privacy breach management, resource development, and stakeholder support. The Solicitor will also help maintain privacy templates, registers and other resources so they remain current and fit for purpose.

The successful applicant will ideally have experience in providing legal and policy advice to government in compliance with the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (Vic), and related legislation.

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:

• Provides timely, practical and well-reasoned legal advice, briefings and correspondence to support sound decision-making on privacy and information sharing matters.
• Provides services on a range of issues, within timeframes agreed with clients and in accordance with the team's recommended timeframes.
• Drafts and develops public administration materials, including Cabinet and Cabinet-related material, Ministerial and Secretary briefings, meeting papers, agendas, minutes and reports.

Qualification (s)

The successful candidate must hold (or be eligible to hold) a current practising certificate under the Legal Profession Uniform Law 2014.

Specialist expertise

• A minimum of 2 years' post-admission experience is preferred
• Experience working in privacy, information sharing or information governance functions within government would be desirable.

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.

If you have any queries in relation to participation in recruitment processes at Health, or experience any issues in applying, please feel free to email talentacquisition@health.vic.gov.au. Please note that unsolicited applications from third parties cannot be accepted. If you have questions regarding the role, please message the contact person listed on the advertisement directly.  

Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and other pre-employment checks. Information provided will be treated in line with our Privacy Policy.