Senior Legislative Lawyer

1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeLegislative Full time $101,419 - $142,734
Job Description

The Legal Division provides highly valued legal services to support the delivery of the department's strategic objectives, key reforms and to manage legal risk. In doing so, Legal Division provides direct, practical and strategic legal advice to portfolio ministers, the secretary, other senior staff and over 1,600 government schools, supporting approximately over 650,000 Victorian Government school students.

A rare opportunity has arisen for a Legal Officer to work in the Legislation and Government Law Unit (LGLU), located in the Commercial and Legislation Law (CAL) branch of the Department of Education's Legal Division. LGLU provides advice and manages projects in relation to all aspects of the department's legislative and regulatory agenda, provides governance advice in relation to all aspects of the department's operations and supports the department's response to innovative policy initiatives.

The primary responsibility of this role is to support the work of the LGLU including the development, management and implementation of legislative and regulatory projects, such as the creation of new and amending primary legislation, and drafting subordinate instruments, such as regulations, orders and notices.

This role requires technical and complex legal analysis, legal advice, legislative drafting, legal policy, project management and effective stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support the work of the LGLU in developing, managing and implementing legislative and regulatory projects;
  • Provide technical and complex legal analysis, legal advice, legislative drafting, legal policy and project management;
  • Engage with stakeholders to ensure effective collaboration and communication;
What We Offer
  • Competitive salary package;
  • Flexible working arrangements;
  • Diverse and inclusive workplace;
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development;

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