Legal Advisor

3 days ago


City of Greater Geelong, Australia Energy and Water Ombudsman (Victoria) (EWOV) Full time
About Us

The Energy and Water Ombudsman (Victoria) (EWOV) is a not-for-profit, independent, and impartial dispute resolution service. Our mission is to provide Victorian energy and water consumers with free, accessible, and informal dispute resolution. We strive to be a trusted and respected organisation, committed to fairness and excellence in all our dealings.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced legal professional to join our team as a Senior Lawyer - Ombudsman Victoria. As a key member of our Legal and Engagement team, you will provide high-quality legal advice on complex contractual, legislative, or code interpretation matters. Your expertise will help us resolve disputes in a fair and efficient manner.

Your Key Responsibilities

  • Providing best practice legal and dispute resolution advice to EWOV
  • Contributing to the design and delivery of internal dispute resolution practices
  • Investigating and advising on potential systemic issues


About You

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• 7-10 years' experience in dispute resolution, with a strong understanding of alternative dispute resolution principles and independence
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to negotiate and influence stakeholders
• Strong analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work at a senior level, including autonomously and meeting deadlines
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in law, including holding or being eligible to hold a practising certificate

What We Offer

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

• Flexible and hybrid ways of working, with life-friendly hours
• Generous leave entitlements, including six weeks annual leave, birthday leave, anniversary leave, end-of-year closure leave, community giving leave & 18 weeks of gender-free paid parental leave
• Centrally located office in Melbourne CBD, close to public transport
• Inclusive team culture that supports each other, collaborates, and innovates
• A varied wellbeing program with something for everyone

If you're passionate about helping others and making a difference in the energy and water sectors, please apply.

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