Solicitor, Legislation and Policy

2 days ago

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

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time

Organisation: Department of Families, Fairness and Housing

**Salary**: $90,067 - $102,192

Occupation: Legal

Reference: VG/DFFH/LSB/687024

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, Legislation and Policy, along with other team members, will work closely with the Managing Principal Solicitor in providing legislation services to the department. In this role, you will be required, with mínimal supervision, to assist in providing sound 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 advice on complex legal, legislation and policy issues and provide high level briefings and correspondence.
- Collaborate with departmental colleagues to deliver high quality client focused legal and legislation services in relation to complex and sensitive matters.
- Prepare briefs and instruct counsel and contracted solicitors on complex and sensitive matters.

**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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