Solicitor, Freedom of Information and Legal

2 weeks ago


Melbourne City Centre, Australia Department of Health Full time

SOL3 Solicitor, Freedom of Information and Legal Compliance team
Fixed term. 3 years. Full time. Melbourne CBD location or WFH.

**Salary range**: $91,418 to $103,725 pa plus Super

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Reporting to the Manager Freedom of Information and Legal Compliance, the Solicitor will provide legal advice on a range of legal compliance matters and privacy issues. The Solicitor will support the compliance functions of the branch, including but not limited to: advising the Department of Health in relation to the discharge of its compliance obligations arising under legislation and policy; maintaining registers including sunsetting regulations; ensuring knowledge of, and advising legal colleagues in the Branch and program areas across the Department of Health, about legislative changes likely to effect the Department's operations and activities; providing advice on legislation and compliance activities; maintaining and updating delegations as required across the Department; drafting reports as required; and developing and implementing appropriate systems to ensure the Branch and Department have up to date knowledge of legislative changes likely to affect their area of responsibility and discharge all compliance obligations effectively and efficiently. The position will also support and review health service by laws as submitted to the department from time to time. In addition, the Solicitor will support the Branch's privacy function and be required to advise on privacy matters from time to time.
Are you?
- Do you have an interest in legal compliance?
- Motivated by working as part of a broader team?

Mandatory Vaccination Policy

**HOW TO APPLY**:
For this position, you are not required to address each of the key selection criteria in a separate written document.
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.
For further information please visit the Department of Health



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