General Counsel

1 week ago

East Melbourne Victoria, Australia Fire Rescue Victoria Full time $225,000 - $290,600 per year

The General Counsel is a key member of FRV's senior leadership who is responsible for overseeing the provision of strategic, timely and high-quality legal advice to the Fire Rescue Commissioner and members of the Executive Leadership Team.

General Counsel

  • Reports to:
    Executive Director Strategic Services
  • Leadership:
    10 FTE, $2.83M operational budget
  • Remuneration:
    $225,000 - $290,600 Total Remuneration Package

Fire Rescue Victoria

FRV employs circa 4700 staff, with a $1.1billion operating budget. Head officed in Melbourne CBD, FRV delivers world-class fire and rescue services to metropolitan Melbourne and major regional centres across Victoria. Established in 2020 as part of the state's fire services reform, FRV builds on a century of excellence in emergency management and community safety.

Position Overview

The General Counsel serves as an important member of FRV's leadership team, providing strategic legal oversight and guidance that shapes the organisation's direction whilst ensuring legal compliance and operational effectiveness. Leading the Legal Services Department encompassing five lawyers, Integrity and Compliance Manager, FOI and Privacy functions, and support staff, you will deliver authoritative legal counsel to the Fire Rescue Commissioner and Executive Leadership Team.

You will manage complex civil and criminal litigation, coronial investigations, regulatory inquiries, and legislative reform initiatives. This role demands sophisticated legal expertise combined with exceptional stakeholder engagement capabilities to represent FRV's interests across government, legal, and emergency services sectors whilst maintaining the organisation's reputation for excellence.

Your Experience and Attributes

  • Legally qualified with current Australian unrestricted practising certificate and minimum 10 years' post-admission experience or equivalent
  • Proven senior legal leadership in executive management roles delivering strategic legal services
  • Outstanding expertise in complex litigation management, regulatory investigations, and legislative interpretation
  • Demonstrated experience in public sector legal frameworks, policy, compliance, and governance structures
  • Exceptional stakeholder engagement, negotiation skills and superior communication capability
  • Strong track record building and leading high-performing legal teams
  • Experience in managing Freedom of Information, integrity, and compliance functions
  • Exceptional conceptual and analytical legal skills with the ability to synthesise complex issues and identify pragmatic solutions whilst working collaboratively across the organisation.

How to Apply

Position Description is available at

Enquiries may be directed to:

Applications must include
a resume and a one-page cover letter
outlining your interest and relevant expertise for the position. Responses to key selection criteria are not required but may be requested at a later stage of the assessment process.

Applications to be emailed as MS Word or PDF to

Queries close:
5pm AEST Monday 8th September 2025

Applications close:
5pm AEST Wednesday 10th September 2025

We encourage candidates to submit applications in advance of the close date. Applicants must be either an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid working visa. Incomplete applications will NOT be acknowledged.

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