Legal Officer

2 months ago


Melbourne, Australia Department of Justice and Community Safety Full time

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time

Organisation: Department of Justice and Community Safety

**Salary**: $91,418 - $103,725

Occupation: Legal

Reference: VG/1719359/MAY23

The Victorian Public Advocate is empowered by law to promote and safeguard the rights and interests of people with disability.

The Public Advocate is supported by staff and volunteers at the Office of the Public Advocate (OPA), including guardians, policy and research officers, advice and education staff, legal officers, corporate and administrative staff, and more than 650 volunteers.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We’re all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers

If you are considering taking on a challenging, rewarding role that allows you to make a noticeable difference in the lives of others, we look forward to hearing from you.

**About the Business Unit**:
WSU helps to protect children and vulnerable people from harm by checking a person's criminal history for relevant offending and findings from specific professional disciplinary bodies.

**About the Role**:
The role also includes representation of the Secretary to the Department of Government Services in litigation matters arising out of the _Worker Screening Act 2020_.

**About You**:
To be successful in this role, you will have:

- Technical legal skills with the ability to analyse legal issues, interpret legislation and develop accurate legal solutions. Experience providing legal advice in relation to public or administrative law matters, or in civil or criminal litigation. Experience in, or knowledge of, Victorian court processes.
- Cooperates and works well with others in pursuit of team goals; Share information and acknowledge others' efforts; Step in to help others where required.

**How to apply**

**IMPORTANT INFORMATION**:
**CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT**:
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.


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