Law Graduate

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/DTF/SO/1893091

Exciting opportunity for a Law Graduate (VPS 2.1.6) to join DTF OGC on a full-time basis.

About us

The Department of Treasury and Finance provides economic, financial and resource management advice to help the Victorian Government deliver its policies. We strive for excellence in financial and economic management to improve the lives of all Victorians.

DTF OGC

DTF OGC provides internal legal and advisory services to the Treasurer, the Minister for Finance, the DTF Secretary and board, and other DTF business units. The team advises on the full spectrum of issues faced by our stakeholders.

The DTF OGC team has an exciting opportunity for a Law Graduate (VPS 2.1.6) to join its team on a full-time basis.

You will have a unique opportunity to train as a graduate lawyer and develop your skills by working in a dynamic team across a wide variety of legal areas. You will have the opportunity to contribute to important work across government, develop your talents and find new interests.

It is expected that you will be able to complete 3 graduate rotations in different departments over 12 months, eventually settling in DTF OGC. Those rotations will not necessarily be legal rotations and may involve policy work.

About the role

In this ongoing opportunity, you will:

- Undertake legal research and findings.

- Assist with drafting and proofreading advice, contracts, legal instruments, correspondence, briefs for Ministers and senior executives, and Cabinet submissions and policy proposals.

- Contribute to DTF OGC's positive culture by working cooperatively and flexibly with a diverse team of lawyers.

- Support the development of close, effective and open relationships with other DTF business units, other departments and agencies.

- Undertake other tasks relevant to DTF OGC's responsibilities, including corporate development and projects.

About you

We are seeking applications from candidates with demonstrable experience in:

- Communication skills – ability to communicate ideas clearly, concisely and with a logical structure.

- Self-management – ability to manage and prioritise tasks and work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.

- Service excellence – ability to deliver an excellent service.

- Teamwork – ability to work collaboratively in a team to achieve goals, outputs and agreed deliverables.

- Stakeholder relationships – ability to build and manage relationships with other staff and a range of stakeholders.

Eligibility criteria

You must:

- have completed an undergraduate or postgraduate law degree between 1 January 2023 and 1 January 2026 which allows you admission to practise as an Australian lawyer;

- have unrestricted working rights in Australia at the time of application; and

- not have taken a voluntary redundancy from the Victorian public sector in the 3 years up to the intended start date of 2 February 2026.

About our culture

We aim to be a model employer providing an inclusive workplace that is understanding and respectful of differences such as gender, identity, race, disability, or age. In addition, we are committed to supporting Aboriginal pathways between education and employment.

The Department strives to create an environment that supports a flexible and adaptive workforce. All requests for flexible working arrangements will be considered in line with operational requirements.

Further Information

For more information about the position and key selection criteria, please refer to the position description. If you have specific questions regarding the role, please contact Maia Bowater, maia.bowater@dtf.vic.gov.au.

How to apply

To apply, select the ‘Apply Now' button and provide a copy of your resume and cover letter summarising your skills and relevant experience.

Applications close at midnight, 16 November, 2025. If you require a copy of this advertisement in an accessible format, please contact the Recruitment team.

Covid-19 Vaccination

DTF is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees and clients and consistent with the department's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act). To support this DTF has a COVID-19 Vaccination policy which strongly recommends all DTF employees be fully vaccinated.

Applications close Sunday 16 November 2025 at 11.59pm

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