Senior Lawyer

7 days ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Victorian Government Full time $113,022 - $124,884 per year
Overview

Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time

Salary: $113,022 - $124,884

Grade: VPS 5

Occupation: Legal

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/1882506

We're committed to the health, safety and wellbeing of employees. This extends to inclusion, diversity and accessibility in our employment practices. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people, people with disability, women and gender diverse people, culturally diverse and LGBTIQ+ people to apply for our roles. The VLSB+C contributes to a fairer playing field for all Victorian job applicants, including making reasonable adjustments to the recruitment and employment process.

If you have any questions or need assistance to fully participate in the process, please contact People and Culture on or

Can you tell me more about what you do at VLSB+C?

Great question We're really proud of the work we do. We are the regulator of the Victorian legal profession. We license lawyers and oversee service standards and conduct. This includes handling complaints about lawyers, investigating poor conduct and overseeing management of trust accounts. We are also the stewards of the public purpose and fidelity funds and administer these to support legal regulation and access to justice in Victoria.

We are a modern best practice regulator, using data and insights to help identify where our actions can have the greatest impact on ensuring ethical and professional legal practice by Victorian lawyers. We are passionate about maintaining and protecting the rule of law by ensuring the integrity of the legal profession.

Okay, and what role are you recruiting for?

We're looking for a Senior Lawyer & Investigator to join our Intervention & Enforcement team. This role's primary responsibility will be undertaking all aspects of the claims process in respect of the Fidelity Fund, including undertaking claim investigations, producing reports to the Board and its Delegates, and providing legal advice for consideration by the Board/Delegate, under the guidance and direction of the Principal Lawyer & Investigator, Fidelity Fund

This is getting interesting, what type of person are you looking for?

We are looking for candidates with the following:

  • Experience in investigations
  • Highly developed skills in interpreting and applying legislation
  • Experience conducting litigation in Tribunals and/or Courts
  • Admitted to practice and currently an Australian Legal Practitioner, or eligible to obtain an Australian practising certificate immediately.

That sounds like me How are you different from other organisations?

We're really excited by our organisation, we offer:

  • Flexibility: We have work leading edge flexible working options including part-time, compressed hours, flexible start time, up to 2 days working from home.

  • Culture: Our People Matter Survey results reflect our staff are proud to work for the VLSB+C.

  • Wellbeing: We have an active Social Club and Health and Wellbeing Committee that promote fun and engaging activities throughout the year

  • Partnership: our horizontal structure allows for more partnership with your colleagues and other teams

  • Purpose: We play a key role in regulating the legal practice in Victoria

I want to know more

David J Smith would love to hear from you on if you have questions about the role.

I'm now really interested

Great Our recruitment is all about red carpet not red tape so simply click on 'Apply Now' before midnight 15 September. We can't wait to hear from you

Other relevant information:

Appointment will be subject to abiding by our Flexible Working Procedure which defines the number of required in-office days at our office (including the 'team day' of your team) and completion of the VPS Pre-Employment Statutory Declaration, Misconduct Declaration and Consent Form and the Pre-Employment Health Declaration.

Your appointment may be subject to a satisfactory National Police Record Check, provision of evidence of qualifications required for your position and/or a probation period.

Applications close Monday 15 September 2025 at 11.59pm

Posted

1 September 2025


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