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Legal Adviser
2 weeks ago
Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $97,955 - $111,142
Grade: VPS 4
Occupation: Legal
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/TWOROLESAUG25
At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we're looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in their work. People who get things done. People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place.
We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We're all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we'd love to hear from you.
The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children's rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit
We're proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?
- Utilise your Legal expertise to provide support and advice to the Office of the General Counsel
- 2 x Ongoing, Full-Time opportunities to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service
- VPS Grade 4: $97,955 - $111,142 plus superannuation.
About the Business Unit:
An exciting opportunity to join a high-performing legal team at the centre of government, which advises on a variety of commercial and regulatory legal matters across the justice system.
The Office of the General Counsel (OGC) is seeking to fill 2 VPS4 Legal Adviser positions.
The Office of the General Counsel is responsible for providing in-house legal services across the Department of Justice and Community Safety (DJCS) and to the Attorney-General, as First Law Officer, and other DJCS portfolio Ministers.
The Commercial & Regulatory team provides legal support to DJCS' operations, programs and enabling functions, including a wide range of investigations, disputes and litigation. The team's work spans procurement, infrastructure, IT, construction, employment and OHS matters, integrity body investigations, inquiries, and FOI litigation and privacy matters.
About the Role:
In the role of the Legal Adviser, Commercial & Regulatory, some of your duties will include:
- Providing solutions-based legal advice on issues relevant to the government, Ministers and the department, both individually and as part of a team of solicitors
- Managing multiple complex and sensitive commercial and regulatory matters for various clients
- Undertaking legal research and analysis on complex legal matters with outstanding commercial/regulatory and drafting skills.
To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.
About You:
As our ideal candidate, you will possess:
- The ability to analyse complex legal issues, interpret contracts and legislation and develop accurate legal solutions with minimal supervision
- Experience providing legal advice in relation to commercial transactions, projects and disputes and/or a wide range of regulatory matters (advisory, disputes and investigations)
- Experience in, or knowledge of, Victorian government and Cabinet processes.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Admitted to practice as a legal practitioner in Victoria.
How to Apply:
Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include reference checks, national police checks and misconduct screening. Dependant on the role, other checks may include VicRoads checks, drivers licence checks, medical checks, Working with Children Checks, and Declaration of Private Interests (for executive and responsible officer roles).
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
IMPORTANT INFORMATIO N:
CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT:
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.
Applications close Monday 8 September 2025 at 11.59pm
Posted
25 August 2025
