Principal Solicitor, Legislation and Policy
1 week ago
Location: Melbourne | CBD
Job type: Full time
Organisation: Department of Families, Fairness and Housing
**Salary**: $127,467 - $170,579
Occupation: Legal
Reference: VG/DFFH/CDS/665013
The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a safe, respected and valued life.
Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTQI+ equality, veterans, women and youth. The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are disadvantaged and vulnerable.
We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people's homes, residential facilities and secure settings across metropolitan, rural and regional Victoria.
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**THE ROLE**
The Principal Solicitor, Legislation and Policy, will have primary responsibility for delivering legislation services in the Legal Services Branch. This position will be responsible for leading and providing high quality legal and legislative advice and services on a broad range of matters across the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing.
Legal issues will mainly be focussed on the department's portfolios and legislation projects including the development of Bills, regulations and other statutory instruments.
**ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE**
- Provide authoritative advice on complex legal and policy issues and prepare high level briefings and correspondence reflecting a strong understanding of cross government legal policy considerations.
- Lead the delivery of high quality, client focused and cost-effective legal and legislation services in relation to highly complex and sensitive matters. Manage the development and implementation of primary and subordinate legislation proposals and policy reforms, including identifying legal risks and providing practical recommendations to address such risks.
- Participate in strategic planning and contribute to strategic decision-making impacting on the operating environment.
**Please open the position description to read more.**
**VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS POLICY**
The department may require its employees to be fully vaccinated against preventable diseases such as the current coronavirus (COVID-19). The department's **COVID-19 Vaccination requirements policy**(Word) outlines the requirements for existing employees, other workplace participants and prospective employees. Please read in full prior to applying.
**HOW TO APPLY**
Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.
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