Solicitor, Child Protection Litigation Office

2 days ago

Bendigo, Australia Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Full time

Location: North West Region | Bendigo

Job type: Full time

Organisation: Department of Families, Fairness and Housing

**Salary**: $72,751 - $88,336

Occupation: Legal

Reference: VG/DFFH/CDS/683426

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 Solicitor role in the Child Protection Litigation Office (CPLO) will provide considered legal advice, conduct litigation, and instruct and appear on behalf of the Secretary to the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing in various courts including the Children's Court, the Supreme Court, and related jurisdictions. This position will involve travel and attendance at courts in regional and surrounding areas across Victoria to support the department and its clients.

This position will involve travel to local regional Children's Courts in the Loddon region and Child Protection Offices and may require intrastate travel to attend/appear at courts in metro and other regional locations across Victoria to support the department and its clients. You will work predominantly with the Bendigo legal team, however, in accordance with clause 19 of the VPS Agreement (where applicable), you may be asked to join a different team where business operations require this

**ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE**
- Recommending appropriate legal courses of action.
- Collaborate with departmental colleagues to deliver client focused legal services.

**Please open the position description to read more.**

**This position requires a valid Working With Children Check**

**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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