Job Description
About Us: The Department of Education is responsible for delivering and regulating state-wide learning and development services to approximately one-third of all Victorians across the early childhood and school education sectors. With over 80,000 teaching staff and around 5,000 public service employees, we are one of Victoria’s biggest employers.
The Opportunity: A rare opportunity exists for a legal officer to advance your legal career and to obtain valuable experience working in government in the Commercial Law Unit (CLU) of the Department of Education's Legal Division. The CLU provides expertise across the full life cycle of commercial transactions undertaken within the department and by schools.
Key Responsibilities:
Providing legal advice in a broad range of commercial law matters including contracts, procurement and probity issues, intellectual property, information technology, insurance and indemnities, insolvency and commercial litigation matters;
Drafting, advising and assisting with negotiations on various contracts and agreements, including goods and services agreements, funding agreements, software and other ICT agreements and memoranda of understanding;
Requirements:
Experience providing commercial legal advice in a government context is desirable, but not essential;
A lawyer with some commercial law experience and interest;
What We Offer:
Be part of a passionate, high-performing team – Legal Division is proud to be a finalist of the Australian Law Awards ‘In-house team of the year’;
Meaningful work that is varied, satisfying and rewarding – As part of a career in the public sector, you can help shape Victoria’s future, serve the community and follow your ambition;
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements – Part time, flexible start and finish times, work from home to help manage your work and personal commitments;
Competitive salary – Bi-annual salary increases in line with the Victorian Public Service Enterprise Agreement;
Employee assistance program – for emotional, mental and general psychological wellbeing and support;
The Opportunity: A rare opportunity exists for a legal officer to advance your legal career and to obtain valuable experience working in government in the Commercial Law Unit (CLU) of the Department of Education's Legal Division. The CLU provides expertise across the full life cycle of commercial transactions undertaken within the department and by schools.
Key Responsibilities:
Providing legal advice in a broad range of commercial law matters including contracts, procurement and probity issues, intellectual property, information technology, insurance and indemnities, insolvency and commercial litigation matters;
Drafting, advising and assisting with negotiations on various contracts and agreements, including goods and services agreements, funding agreements, software and other ICT agreements and memoranda of understanding;
Requirements:
Experience providing commercial legal advice in a government context is desirable, but not essential;
A lawyer with some commercial law experience and interest;
What We Offer:
Be part of a passionate, high-performing team – Legal Division is proud to be a finalist of the Australian Law Awards ‘In-house team of the year’;
Meaningful work that is varied, satisfying and rewarding – As part of a career in the public sector, you can help shape Victoria’s future, serve the community and follow your ambition;
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements – Part time, flexible start and finish times, work from home to help manage your work and personal commitments;
Competitive salary – Bi-annual salary increases in line with the Victorian Public Service Enterprise Agreement;
Employee assistance program – for emotional, mental and general psychological wellbeing and support;
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The State Government Legal Advisor position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in South Melbourne offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.
