Solicitor

13 hours ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Victorian Inspectorate Full time

Solicitor (VPSG 4)
A rewarding opportunity exists for an ongoing Solicitor (VPSG 4) within the Legal Services team at the Victorian Inspectorate (VI). The VI is the lead oversight body in Victoria's integrity system, providing oversight of the Independent Broad-based Anti-Corruption Commission (IBAC) and other integrity, accountability and investigatory bodies and their officers. The VI also plays a key role in Victoria's public interest disclosure scheme.
The position requires experience in an administrative, regulatory or law enforcement setting, with experience in providing legal advice and supporting investigations. You will also have the ability to provide accurate, clear and timely advice on a range of complex and sensitive matters, such as the exercise of coercive powers. In addition to the ability to work effectively and collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team, you need a degree in Law and admission to practice (or eligibility to be admitted to practice) as an Australian Legal Practitioner.
Job Overview
Reporting to the Manager, Legal Services, the Solicitor assists with the provision of legal advice and services, including supporting investigations, undertaking legal research and providing in-house legal advice on integrity operations and policy to support the VI's oversight of the Victorian integrity system. To support the VI's corporate functions, the Solicitor may also assist with procurement and governance - appropriate training will be provided.
While some working from home can be accommodated, the role does require regular attendance in the office to access secure and sensitive material.
For more information regarding this position, please see the attached position description.
How to apply

**FOR INTERNAL VPS EMPLOYEES**:
**Other relevant information**:
For enquiries regarding the position please phone the contact on the position description.
The VI values the contribution of all employees and fair and equitable treatment of all people is integral to all activities. As such, the VI offers reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities on request.
- Reference checks, completion of a pre-employment misconduct screening declaration and consent form, and a pre-employment criminal record check.
- Providing evidence of vaccination information or evidence of an exemption in the pre-employment stage.
- Undertaking an oath or affirmation as prescribed in Section 30 of the Victorian Inspectorate Act 2011.
- A Negative Vetting 1 security clearance is mandatory and will be required to be obtained once engaged and maintained.

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