About This Role

Unique Opportunity to provide legal services to Government on constitutional and other public law matters, including Treaty
A diverse mix of litigation and advice work in a supportive team
Hybrid working from home/office environment
Ongoing; Full time
VPS 3 / 4 $76,817 - $107,905 plus superannuation per annum

About The VGSO

The Victorian Government Solicitor's Office (VGSO) serves the rule of law exclusively for the State.

The VGSO provides responsive legal services exclusively for the Victorian Government and public sector. Our place within government ensures we are at the centre of legal change, reform and problem-solving. We operate as a service-driven legal professional practice and strive for excellence in this competitive environment. In all aspects of our operations, we aim to role model and live by our values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Insight, Collaboration and Excellence.

About The Team

The Constitution & Advice Team is part of the Public Law & Planning Branch at VGSO. The team's practice spans both advice work and litigation. The advice work includes complex advice on the application, interpretation and development of legislation, as well as on various areas of exclusive VGSO work such as federal and State constitutional law and Treaty. Its litigation focusses primarily on constitutional matters (usually in the High Court) and judicial review proceedings.

The Team's Subject Areas Include

State and federal constitutional law;
The application, interpretation and development of legislation (including in administrative decision-making);
Public sector governance and integrity;
Integrity body (including parliamentary) inquiries;
Victoria's First Peoples, including Treaty; and
Judicial review of administrative decisions.
About the role

An exciting opportunity has become available for a lawyer with public law experience to join our team to assist in responding to the growing demand for our legal services. You will provide quality legal services to government clients and will have the opportunity to work on high profile public interest matters. The role offers a mix of litigation and advice work in complex public law matters relating to exercise and regulation of government powers. You will be part of a supportive, well-functioning team and be given opportunities to learn and grow as a lawyer at VGSO.

Skills And Experience

Proven ability to provide written and oral advice on public law (preferably including constitutional law)
Experience conducting administrative and public law litigation matters
Excellent legal research and analytical skills
Good interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to both work in a team and autonomously (under supervision)
Enthusiasm for working in a government law office and on novel legal issues
Experience in acting for government, local government or statutory authorities would be advantageous

Benefits

VGSO offers an inclusive, collegiate and collaborative work environment where you will be well-supported and mentored to develop your knowledge. You will also be given excellent career opportunities to progress and develop within the organisation.

VGSO embraces flexibility and welcomes a conversation to help you achieve work-life balance. We currently work in a hybrid environment with employees enjoying a balance of working from home and in the office.

How To Apply

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, apply now! Applications must include a cover letter and resume. Please note it is not required to respond to the Key Selection Criteria separately but applicants should outline their relevant experience in their cover letter.

To find out more about this role, please view the position description attached. Alternatively, you can contact Talent Acquisition Team by email at [email protected]

Applications close at 11:59pm on Monday 9 September 2024

Preferred candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including but not limited to, reference checks, pre-employment misconduct screening and criminal record checks.