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Senior Solicitor

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

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Solicitor to join our Information Sharing and Privacy Law Team in the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing. As a key member of the team, you will play a central role in managing legal risk for the department on a range of public law related matters and supporting the department to protect clients' privacy and share information to support community wellbeing and the social recovery of Victoria.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide expert policy and legal advice to the Ministers, Secretary, the Department and relevant Administrative Offices on a range of privacy law, public law and information sharing issues.
  • Assist in providing legal oversight of the management of privacy breaches and complaints managed in the department's operational divisions.
  • Identify and monitor emerging privacy-related risks and provide privacy specific training to departmental staff.
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will have experience in providing legal and policy advice to government on a variety of administrative and public law issues, including administrative law, litigation and mediation, equal opportunity, human rights, freedom of information and, in particular, privacy and information sharing. You will possess highly developed statutory interpretation, conceptual, analytical, research and problem-solving skills, combined with a flexible approach to competing demands and a strong client focus.

What We Offer

We offer a dynamic and supportive work environment, with opportunities for professional growth and development. As a Senior Solicitor in our team, you will have the opportunity to work on a range of challenging and complex issues, and to contribute to the development of policy and legal advice that supports the department's goals and objectives.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please submit your application through the Jobs and Skills Exchange portal. You will need to attach a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining your suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria. Please note that all VPS employees (and ex-VPS employees with extended access to the Jobs and Skills Exchange website) MUST apply via the Jobs and Skills Exchange portal.