Principal Legal Practice Adviser

2 months ago

Melbourne, Australia Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions Full time

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time

Organisation: Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions

**Salary**: $130,673 - $174,869

Occupation: Legal

Reference: VG/100560A

The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions is focused on growing Victoria’s prosperity, building the productive capacity of our economy and increasing participation - by creating more opportunities for people through skills and jobs; helping businesses and industries to thrive; and building vibrant communities and regions. For more information, see the DJSIR Strategic Plan 2023-2027

Established on 1 January 2023, our work spans numerous portfolios, supporting departmental ministers and operating across metropolitan, regional and international offices. We oversee various public entities, including public corporations, regulatory authorities and specialist boards.

Our values are accountability, integrity and respect, and underpin everything we do.

**Principal Legal Practice Adviser**
- _Salary: $130,673 - $174,869 (Plus Superannuation)_
- _Ongoing role_
- _Usual hours of work: Full time (flexibility may be available)_
- _Usual work location:_ _1 Spring Street, Melbourne / Hybrid working arrangements (flexibility may be available)_

**The Role**

This Department supports a diverse range of portfolios, including: Jobs and Industry; Creative Industries; Medical Research; Tourism, Sport and Major Events; Outdoor Recreation; Economic Growth; Community Sport; Small Business; Skills and TAFE; Regional Development; and Employment.

Reporting to the Executive Director and General Counsel, Legal and Legislation, the Principal Legal Practice Adviser provides high level strategic advice and operational support to the Office of the General Counsel and the Legal and Legislation Branch more generally.

**The Team**

The position of Principal Legal Practice Adviser forms a part of the Corporate Services Group and Legal and Legislation Branch. The Branch's role is to provide high quality legal and legislative advice and services on a broad range of matters across the Department. There is always a great variety of interesting work.

**About You**

You will provide high level operational and strategic advice on matters involving the Legal and Legislation Branch, to proactively support the development of continuous improvement projects and work with senior stakeholders to support the delivery of priority outcomes. You will be required to proactively build and maintain positive relationships with key internal and external stakeholders. You will be required to maintain an up-to-date knowledge of current internal and external issues and risks, to make recommendations and offer options for decision making for the General Counsel.

In addition, you may be required to prepare and lead the review of reports, briefings, submissions, correspondence, and other advice on complex and sensitive issues to ensure quality and timeliness of advice and facilitate effective decision-making. You will also work with the Legal Practice Coordinator to ensure the timely and effective management of budgets and workforce resource planning; procurement; maintain and develop processes and systems to ensure efficient operations; champion the use of technology to support our provision of legal services.

**Further Information**

The department is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to taking the necessary steps to protect children from harm by adopting a preventative, proactive and participatory approach to child safety in accordance with the Child Safe Standards.

**How to Apply**

**Applications close at midnight on Wednesday, 3 April 2024**.

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