Legal Officer

3 weeks ago

Melbourne City Centre, Australia Department of Health Full time

Are you a legal professional looking for a change? Join Mental Health Tribunal
- Parental leave cover until 30/06/2025 + career development opportunities in VPS
- VPS 4 Salary + CBD Based + Hybrid Working

**About the role**:
Reporting to the Principal Legal Officer, the Legal Officer has responsibility for providing Tribunal members and staff with legal information and advice regarding the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 and the Tribunal's statutory functions. The position requires a highly motivated individual who is committed to the highest level of client service, is able to set priorities and work under pressure. The Legal Officer may be asked to act as the Principal Legal Officer from time to time.

**How you'll make a difference**:
The Legal Officer provides legal advice to Tribunal members and staff (including advising Tribunal members during hearings), co-ordinates the preparation and editing of statements of reasons and as well as de-identifies select statements of reasons for publication; and prepares responses to more complex FOI and other requests for hearing documents. The Legal Officer also develops or contributes to legal projects such as preparing or updating Tribunal practice notes, forms, templates and internal guidance and procedures.

**To be successful in this role, you will possess**:

- A current practising certificate (or eligible to obtain).
- Admission to Supreme Court of Victoria
- Strong Communication, consultancy and problem-solving skills
- High attention to detail
- Commitment to excellence and teamwork ability

Whilst not essential, 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.
To learn more please click ‘Apply' to view the Position Description on the Careers.vic website.

**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 & Sector.
- A strong commitment to work-life balance, including a diverse array of flexible working arrangements.

**About MHT**:
**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.
Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and other pre-employment checks including proof of vaccination against COVID-19. Information provided will be treated in the strictest confidence, in line with our Privacy Policy.

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