Senior Lawyer, Transport Operations Specialist

2 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia State Government of Victoria, Australia Full time
About the Role

This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity to join the State Government of Victoria, Australia as a Senior Lawyer, Transport Operations Specialist. As a key member of the Department of Transport and Planning, you will play a critical role in providing high-quality legal advice on a wide range of commercial and operational matters related to the transport network.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide expert legal advice on commercial and operational matters, including project development, network integration, and public-private partnerships.
  • Draft and review a range of legal documentation, including commercial, property, and construction agreements, dealing with sensitive issues, and conduct negotiations to settle documentation.
  • Establish and maintain strong partnerships with relevant stakeholders to support delivery of the Department's objectives.
  • Identify and escalate as necessary potential legal risk to the Department, implement risk mitigation strategies with the relevant business areas.
  • Undertake high-level research and analysis of complex legal and policy issues and prepare reports, briefs, and correspondence on legal issues and proposals at an advanced level.
  • Perform other duties and tasks as directed, including undertaking work from other Branches in the Office of the General Counsel.
Requirements
  • Admitted, or eligible to be admitted, as a lawyer in Victoria.
  • Experience in planning law and transport construction interface agreements will be viewed favorably.
What We Offer
  • Meaningful work making Victorian communities more accessible and liveable.
  • Professional growth and development opportunities across the department and the wider Victorian Public Services.
  • A hybrid working model focused on collaboration and teamwork.
  • Optimal work-life balance initiatives including flexible working arrangements.
  • Opportunity to work across multiple urban and suburban hubs.
  • We prioritize the development of a safe and inclusive culture.


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