Manager, Legal Services

4 days ago


Melbourne City Centre, Australia Integrity Oversight Victoria Full time

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and General Counsel, the Manager, Legal Services leads the Legal Services team to provide authoritative legal advice on complaint, investigation, inspection and monitoring activities in line with our _Integrity Response Guidelines_. You'll play a lead role in supporting IOV to operate as a budget independent agency, advising on a broad range of corporate and governance obligations. We require a dedicated, highly skilled and well-rounded legal practitioner to lead the Legal Services team and work with IOV's management team to support our multi-disciplinary approach to integrity operations.

IOV is unique in Australia for the depth and breadth of its oversight remit which is regularly expanded. Given our position as the lead oversight body in the Victorian integrity system, the role will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer and General Counsel to manage interesting, highly sensitive and complex matters requiring the capacity to address matters through first principles and produce robust legal advice to support outputs which can withstand agency, public and parliamentary scrutiny and lead to both agency and systemic improvements.

The position is fixed term to November 2026. Part time hours (0.8 - 1.0 FTE) can be negotiated. While some working from home can be accommodated, the role does require regular attendance in the office to access secure and sensitive material.

For more information regarding this position, please see the attached position description.

**How to apply**
- resume
- covering letter outlining your interest in the position and
- succinct response to the **Key Selection Criteria** of no more than two pages in total.

**Other relevant information**:
For enquiries regarding the position please phone the contact person listed in the position description.

Integrity Oversight Victoria values the contribution of all employees and fair and equitable treatment of all people is integral to all activities. As such, Integrity Oversight Victoria will make reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities.
- Reference checks, completion of a pre-employment misconduct screening declaration and consent form, and a pre-employment criminal record check.
- Undertaking an oath or affirmation as prescribed in Section 30 of the _Integrity Oversight Victoria_ _Act 2011_.
- A Negative Vetting 1 security clearance is mandatory and will be required to be obtained once engaged and maintained for the duration of employment with Integrity Oversight Victoria.



  • Melbourne City Centre, Australia Victoria Legal Aid Full time

    **Salary range: $87,664 - $98,901 (pro rata)** plus super plus salary packaging**: - **Up to $15,900 in salary packaging and hybrid WFH & office model** **About the role** Victoria Legal Aid (VLA) is seeking an experienced people leader to join our Help Before Court team. In this role, you will lead a dedicated team of legal assistants, ensuring effective...


  • Melbourne City Centre, Australia Court Services Victoria Full time

    About Us The Magistrates' Court of Victoria (MCV) is a jurisdiction within the Court Services Victoria statutory authority and has a long history of providing justice for the people of Victoria in metropolitan and regional courts across the state. The Court determines in excess of 300,000 cases per annum at 51 venues, equating to approximately 90 percent of...

  • Content Co-ordinator

    2 weeks ago


    Melbourne City Centre, Australia Victoria Legal Aid Full time

    **Part time (0.6 or 0.8 FTE) fixed term position up to 12 months**: - **This role is a parental leave backfill position**: - **Salary range: $76,426 - $98,901 (pro rata) plus super plus salary packaging**: - **Up to $15,900 in salary packaging and hybrid WFH & office model** **About the role** This role is in a small collaborative team dedicated to...


  • Melbourne City Centre, Australia Court Services Victoria Full time

    About us **The Coroners Court is responsible for**: - Independently investigating deaths and fires. - Reducing preventable deaths. - Promoting public health and safety and the administration of justice. The Legal Services division assists Coroners with their investigations by analysing evidence, preparing draft findings, preparing matters for Inquest, and...


  • Melbourne City Centre, Australia Court Services Victoria Full time

    **About Us** The Supreme Court of Victoria (the ‘Court') is the highest court in Victoria and comprises the Court of Appeal and the Trial Division. The Court deals with major criminal and civil matters, plus appeals against decisions of lower courts. The Supreme Court of Victoria recognises that its people are integral to its ability to meet and exceed...


  • Melbourne City Centre, Australia Court Services Victoria Full time

    Court Services Victoria provides corporate services and facilities to support the performance of the judicial, quasi-judicial and administrative functions of Victoria's courts and tribunal, Judicial College and Judicial Commission. Collectively, Victoria's Supreme, County, Magistrates', Children's, and Coroners courts, the Victorian Civil and Administrative...

  • Legal Placement

    2 days ago


    Melbourne, Australia Erudite Legal Full time

    Our painstakingly thorough processes coupled with our exacting standards create the ideal environment for the induction and development of nascent legal minds into thriving members of the legal services profession. During placements and traineeships at our firm, law students and graduates work closely with, and assist, our solicitors and paralegals as they...

  • Case Manager

    4 days ago


    Melbourne City Centre, Australia Victoria Legal Aid Full time

    **Full time ongoing position, with part-time and job share considered**: - **Salary range: $76,426 - $98,901 plus super plus salary packaging**: - **Up to $15,900 in salary packaging and hybrid WFH & office model** **About the role** This role will deliver high quality case management services within a legal context. This includes providing information,...

  • Legal Assistant

    2 weeks ago


    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Legal People Full time

    It's all about you...Our client is a mid-sized, highly respected law firm known for providing outstanding services. An exciting opportunity has become available for an enthusiastic Legal Assistant to join their Litigation Team. This role sits within the Litigation Team and involves direct client interaction and hands on file involvement. Some of your...

  • Legal Assistant

    1 week ago


    Melbourne, Australia Victoria Legal Aid Full time

    **2x full time ongoing positions (part-time considered)**: - **1x role is a parental leave backfill position**: - **Salary range: $64,827 - $78,718 (pro rata) plus super plus salary packaging**: - **Up to $15,900 in salary packaging and hybrid WFH & office model** **About the role** Reporting to the Administrative Services Manager, you will be part of a...