Legal Officer

4 hours ago

Melbourne City Centre, Australia Department of Health Full time

**About the role**:
Working as part of a small team, the Legal Officer provides often time-critical oral and written legal advice to Tribunal members and staff about the Tribunal's statutory functions. The Legal Officer co-ordinates the preparation and editing of statements of reasons; and prepares responses to more complex FOI and other requests for hearing documents. The Legal Officer also develops or contributes to legal projects such as preparing or updating legal guidance and procedures for members and staff.

**About us**:
At the Victorian Department of Health we want a future where Victorians are the healthiest people in the world. A Victoria where our children and people thrive, our workplaces are productive and safe, and our communities are more connected.

We see it as our job to support Victorians to stay healthy and safe. And to deliver a world-class healthcare system that ensures every single Victorian can access safe, quality care that leads to better health outcomes for all.

**About you**:
To be successful in the role we are looking for someone who is:

- An effective communicator with highly developed legal, conceptual and analytical skills?
- Highly organised and detail focused?
- Able to solve problems and identify solutions and opportunities for continuous improvement?
- An effective team player and able to develop respectful and collaborative working relationship with a broad range of stakeholders?

**Qualifications**:
Applicants must be admitted to the Supreme Court of Victoria and have a current practising certificate or be eligible to obtain a practising certificate.

**Experience**:
Experience in court / tribunal legal or registry support or comparable experience in providing legal / registry support to areas with a high-volume case-flow system is highly desirable.

Demonstrated knowledge of issues associated with mental health law, administrative law and the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act is highly desirable.

To view accountabilties and further information about the role including key contact details and the advertisement closing date, please click on the position description attached.

**What we offer**:

- The opportunity to perform meaningful work, making direct contributions toward enabling Victorians to be the healthiest people in the world.
- A wide range of growth and development opportunities within the department and wider Victorian Public Service & Sector.
- A strong commitment to work-life balance, including a diverse array of flexible working arrangements.

**How to apply**:
Applications should include a resume and a cover letter.

Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and other pre-employment checks. Information provided will be treated in the strictest confidence in line with our Privacy Policy.

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