Senior Solicitor

Senior Solicitor, Litigation and External Review

• Salary: $113,022 - $124,884 (Plus Superannuation)
• Fixed term role: Up to One (1) Year
• Usual hours of work: Full time (flexibility may be available)
• Usual work location: 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne CBD (flexibility may be available)

The Role
This Senior Solicitor role sits within the Litigation and External Review Team in the Public & Administrative Law Unit. In addition to supervising the conduct of litigation and external reviews, the successful applicant will undertake a wide variety of work across the Public and Administrative Law Unit at an advanced level, including advising on and developing legislation, regulations and instruments, delivering advice on public law and administrative matters and managing and advising on disputes, litigation and external review matters.

The Senior Solicitor will also undertake high level research and analysis of complex legal, legislative and policy issues, and will prepare reports, briefs and correspondence on those issues at an advanced level. The role also involves advising on administrative law and public law matters for a diverse client group including regional staff, policy officers and administrative decision makers.

Main Accountabilities

• Provide legal advice and undertake research and analysis on complex and sensitive legal issues and proposals.
• Convey advanced legal concepts and advice to peers and stakeholders.
• Apply advanced theoretical and practical legal expertise in the development of complex advice.
• Manage a range of legal matters and projects under limited direction.

The Team
This position is a member of the Litigation and External Review team in the Public and Administrative Law Unit within the Legal and Legislation Branch.

The Branch's role is to provide high quality legal and legislative advice and services on a broad range of matters across the Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions. There is always a great variety of interesting work.

The Department Covers a Diverse Range Of Portfolios, Including

• Economic Growth and Jobs;
• Industry and Advanced Manufacturing;
• Creative Industries;
• Tourism, Sport and Major Events;
• Outdoor Recreation;
• Community Sport;
• Small Business and Employment;
• Skills and TAFE; and
• Regional Development.

About You
Having completed your Law degree and been admitted or eligible to be admitted to practise as a lawyer in Victoria, you will bring to this role demonstrated experience as a government lawyer or in a corporate or private practice.

Use your advanced knowledge and understanding of public law principles or litigation, including legislative processes, interpretation of primary and subordinate legislation, constitutional and administrative law, to contribute towards the vital work of this branch.

Further Information
For a confidential discussion, please contact Sarah Mauriks, Managing Principal Solicitor, Litigation and Dispute Resolution, at

The department is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to taking the necessary steps to protect children from harm by adopting a preventative, proactive and participatory approach to child safety in accordance with the Child Safe Standards.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check prior to commencing employment with the Department. To be eligible for this position you must hold the mandatory qualification as outlined in the position description. For further information on the position, please refer to the attached position description.

Please note: We are accredited as a Disability Confident Recruitment (DCR) organisation and committed to inclusive recruitment. If you require an adjustment to participate in any stage of the recruitment process or have a particular requirement to be communicated with by either telephone or email only, please notify the DJSIR Talent Acquisition Team on , or via email at with the position number in the subject line.

How To Apply
Please click the 'Apply Now' button.
As part of the application process, you will need to provide a copy of your resume and a cover letter.
Applications close at 23:59pm on 28 August 2025
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