Solicitor

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Overview
Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $97,955 - $111,142
Grade: Sol3
Occupation: Legal
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/DFFH/COPL/00672752
The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a
safe, respected and valued life.

Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTIQA+
equality, veterans, women and youth. The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are
disadvantaged and vulnerable.

We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people's homes, residential facilities and secure settings across
metropolitan, rural and regional Victoria.

We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated. All jobs can be
worked flexibly, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from diverse
backgrounds and abilities. .

If you’re having any trouble viewing this ad and would like it or any attachments in an accessible format (such as large
print), please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed
on the ad.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and
Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)

THE ROLE

The solicitor role in the Property team will be required, with minimal supervision, to provide high quality legal advice, representation and support to our clients. Your advice must be clear, accurate and appropriate to meeting our clients' needs.
Your work will include advising on a broad range of property law, statutory interpretation and administrative law matters. You will also prepare property transaction agreements, other legal documents, ministerial correspondence, cabinet submissions, written reports and briefings. You will work closely with the Legislation team to advise on the legal aspects in the development and implementation of legislative projects and subordinate instruments for the Housing portfolio.
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

Provide well-reasoned legal advice, briefings and correspondence.
Support the development and implementation of legislation projects, regulations and subordinate instruments, including advising on the development of legislation, and preparing drafting instructions, explanatory memoranda, statements of compatibility and bill books.
Collaborate with departmental colleagues to deliver client focused legal services.
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HOW TO APPLY
Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.
Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.
For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)
Please apply to submit your interest in this position.
Applications close Wednesday 17 September 2025 at 11.59pm
Posted
3 September 2025
 
 

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