Principal Lawyer, Commercial Contracts

3 days ago

City of Melbourne, Australia State Government of Victoria, Australia Full time

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: 8839

About the Role

Reporting to the Senior Legal Counsel, Commercial Contracts, this is a rare opportunity for a commercially minded private practice, in‑house or Government lawyer with an interest in major infrastructure to contribute to projects that shape our State.

As Principal Lawyer, Commercial Contracts you’ll provide expert legal and strategic advice on all aspects of Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) managed by the Commercial Advisory Group—including the West Gate Tunnel, CityLink, EastLink, Peninsula Link, Western Roads Upgrade, Southern Cross Station, and more.

Qualifications and Experience

Mandatory

- Admitted as a lawyer in Victoria and eligible to hold a Victorian practising certificate

Desirable

- A minimum of 4 years post‑qualification experience

- Experience in private practice or in‑house with a broad range of commercial agreements, PPPs or major infrastructure would be viewed favourably

What We Offer

- Flexible working arrangements with a hybrid working model focused on collaboration and teamwork

- Meaningful work making Victorian communities more accessible and liveable

- Professional growth and development opportunities across the department and the wider Victorian Public Services

- Optimal work‑life balance initiatives including flexible working arrangements

- Opportunity to work across multiple urban and suburban hubs

- We prioritise the development of a safe and inclusive culture

Culture Value

We are an equal opportunity employer, embracing a diverse range of applicants such as veterans, and people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA community members, individuals with disabilities and/or health conditions, as well as those from varied faith and cultural backgrounds. At our department, we prioritise the development of a safe, inclusive, and high‑performance culture through shared actions and behaviours that align with our strategy and direction. This empowers our employees to effectively contribute to our goals.

How to Apply

Non‑DTP Employees (Including VPS outside of DTP): create an account by clicking the ‘Apply’ button and follow the prompts. For help, click here for Quick Reference Guide.

Preferred applicants will need to complete a police check and other pre‑employment checks. Your information will be treated confidentially.

If you require additional adjustments across the recruitment process or accessible formats of this ad, please contact us by phone or email.

Please include a resume and cover letter. All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We’re unable to consider email or manual applications.

For more information, contact Martin John, Senior Legal Counsel, Commercial Contracts via martin.john@transport.vic.gov.au or on 0424 578 272

Applications close Tuesday 11 November 2025 at 11.59pm

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