Chief Legal Counsel

4 days ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Victorian Department of Families, Fairness & Housing Full time
About the Role

The Victorian Department of Families, Fairness & Housing is looking for a skilled Solicitor to join their Legislation team. In this role, you will provide sound legal and legislative advice and services on a range of matters across the department.

Key Responsibilities
• Provide advice on complex legal, legislation and policy issues
• Collaborate with departmental colleagues to deliver high quality client focused legal and legislation services
• Prepare briefs and instruct counsel and contracted solicitors on complex and sensitive matters

About the Department
The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a safe, respected and valued life. Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTIQA+ equality, veterans, women and youth. We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people's homes, residential facilities and secure settings across metropolitan, rural and regional Victoria.

What We Offer
All jobs can be worked flexibly, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from diverse backgrounds and abilities. We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated.

How to Apply
Applying here is the first step in the hiring process for this role at Victorian Department of Families, Fairness & Housing. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender identity, sexual orientation, cultural identity, disability, age, or any other non-merit factors. To put it simply, Hatch is for everyone.

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