Senior Solicitor

Whoever you are, whatever skills you bring, you have a critical role in protecting Victoria's lands and waters. Whether in the office or on the ground, you get to see the difference you make each day.

Full Time, Fixed Term role until 30 June 2026

Salary: VPS 5.1 $113,022 to $124,884 pa + 12% super

Location: 664 Collins St, Docklands

About the Organisation

EPA works to prevent and reduce the harmful effect of pollution and waste on Victoria's environment and people. We work with community, industry and businesses. As the needs of Victorians change, we must be equipped to adapt and respond to a range of factors.

We are a workplace committed to new ways of working; EPA celebrates diversity of people and lifestyles. We offer a wide range of practical options to support both your work and personal life.

The EPA Experience

• See the impact in the communities we live in: at EPA you see your work first-hand
• Range of internal working groups, networks and volunteering opportunities
• On-the-job training for a wide range of environmental roles
• Flexible start and finish times, as well as compressed work week options

About the role:

You'll support investigations, prosecutions, and civil litigation, while providing high-quality legal advice across regulatory and corporate matters. Your work will contribute to strategic enforcement outcomes and help shape Victoria's environmental future.

In this role you will:

• Lead and support litigation in VCAT and the Supreme Court.
• Manage a caseload of criminal and civil enforcement proceedings.
• Appear in court and draft legal advice across a range of matters.
• Advise on regulatory activity including permissions, notices, and statutory powers.
• Assist with criminal prosecutions and mentor junior staff.
• Contribute to legal policy, FOI, and corporate legal affairs.
• Collaborate across the legal team and contribute to team development.
• Manage 1-2 direct reports and support broader mentoring within the team.

Skills and experience:

• A degree in law and admission to practice as an Australian legal practitioner.
• Minimum four years post-admission experience in a similar role, ideally within regulatory or government legal practice.
• Strong knowledge of civil litigation, administrative law, and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience advising on statutory powers, legal reviews, and enforcement matters.
• Proven ability to manage complex legal files and contribute to strategic legal outcomes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a focus on clear, persuasive legal writing.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, problem-solving, and team collaboration skills.

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How to apply

Click the "Apply" button to submit your application. Applications close on 30th October 2025.

Applicants Should Submit:

• Cover letter; addressing your experience, the key selection criteria, motivations, and suitability to the role.
• Resume; including contact details of two referees.
• Completion of the application question.

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Need to know more?

All prospective employees will also undergo a National Criminal Record Check prior to an offer of employment. You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Preferred candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including, but not limited to, police checks, reference checks and role related security clearances.

EPA Victoria recognises the value of the diversity, strength, and knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as we work with Traditional Owners to care for our environment. We provide a culturally safe and embracing work environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to merit, equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. We believe our workforce should represent the diversity of the lands upon which we reside; and we actively embrace staff of different abilities, orientations, backgrounds, faiths, and genders.

** Please note: EPA will be temporarily closed for the Holiday Season from 29 December 2025 to 31st December 2025 (inclusive). Employees will be required to use their annual leave balances during this period, and the People & Culture team will automate the leave application for all employees. Please discuss leave options with your manager upon commencement and consider that in absence of accrued leave, you may need to take leave without pay. **