Chief Operating Officer

3 weeks ago


Melbourne, Australia Victorian Government Solicitor's Office Full time

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time / 3 year term

Organisation: Victorian Government Solicitor's Office

**Salary**: $279,239 - $401,017

Occupation: Executive Management

Reference: VG/VGSO676

**Chief Operating Officer, - Victorian Government Solicitors Office**
- Broad corporate services leadership position overseeing the effective and proactive management of VGSO's Corporate Services branch
- Critical executive leadership team role
- Seeking an executive track record in strong business enablement and services orientation
- Contemporary service-driven legal professional practice environment

**The Position**

This is a unique opportunity to lead the Corporate Services branch in a role that informs organisational strategic direction and delivers fit-for-purpose operational excellence.

As a member of the Executive Leadership team you will have six direct reports and an overall team of 35 employees. Reporting into the Victorian Government Solicitor, you will drive the achievement of VGSO's strategic objectives and bring innovative value-add to a highly successful client
- focused professional services organisation that is experiencing demand-led growth.

The branch covers:
Business Support - Business Development and Marketing - Data Analytics - Finance - Information, Communication and Technology - Knowledge Management.

**Skills & Experience that will set you up for success, include**:

- Values driven multi-functional leadership that promotes a positive workplace culture
- Innovative business and strategic planning
- Highly developed conceptual and analytical skills
- Strong facilitation, communication, and demonstrated stakeholder/ relationship management capability
- Experience gained in a professional services environment and/or government context including leading multi-functional teams are desirable.

A relevant tertiary qualification in Law, or Accounting / Finance, or relevant field. Post graduate qualifications are desirable.

**The Organisation**

The Victorian Government Solicitor's Office (VGSO) vision is to be the Victorian Government's trusted legal partner.

The VGSO provides responsive legal services exclusively for the Victorian Government and public sector. Our place within government ensures we are at the centre of legal change, reform and problem-solving. We operate as a service-driven legal professional practice and strive for excellence in this competitive environment. In all aspects of our operations, we aim to role model and live by our values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Insight, Collaboration and Excellence.

**Why work with us**

VGSO offers an inclusive, collegiate and collaborative work environment where you will be well-supported and mentored to develop your knowledge. The work is diverse and thought provoking. You'll get the opportunity to work with high calibre colleagues with shared values.

VGSO embraces flexibility and welcomes a conversation to help you achieve work-life balance. We currently work in a hybrid environment with employees enjoying a balance of working from home and in the office. All of this plus you will make a difference - public law is more than the bottom line.

**Applications close**: 26 November 2023


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