Manager and Principal Legal Adviser

Job Description

Organisation: Department of Treasury and Finance Reference: VG/1835513 Job posted: 09/01/2025 Closes: 30/01/2025 Classification: VPSG6 Salary Range: $134,593 - $180,115 About us The Department of Treasury and Finance provides economic, financial and resource management advice to help the Victorian Government deliver its policies. We strive for excellence in financial and economic management to improve the lives of all Victorians. Group/Division/Branch DTF Office of General Counsel (DTF OGC ) provides internal legal and advisory services to the Treasurer, the Minister for Finance, the DTF Secretary and board, and other DTF business units. The team advises on the full spectrum of issues faced by our stakeholders. About the role In DTF OGC you will, as a generalist lawyer, build on your fundamental legal skills by working across a variety of legal areas, while still having the opportunity to develop a specialisation in one of our key areas of focus. The breadth of work DTF OGC undertakes, with a range of stakeholders, ensures that a career in DTF OGC is interesting, challenging and fulfilling. About you We are seeking applications from candidates with demonstrable experience in: Communication and technical legal skills Leadership and teamwork Client focus and relationships Proactive matter management and strategic insight Experience and qualifications Admitted, or eligible to be admitted, to practice as a legal practitioner in Victoria (mandatory), with at least 6 years PQE Recognised within the legal profession for well-developed and considered judgement and impeccable professional ethics and integrity (mandatory). About our culture We aim to be a model employer providing an inclusive workplace that is understanding and respectful of differences such as gender, identity, race, disability or age. In addition, we are committed to supporting Aboriginal pathways between education and employment. The Department strives to create an environment that supports a flexible and adaptive workforce. All requests for flexible working arrangements will be considered in line with operational requirements. How to apply VPS employees and other JSE-eligible applicants are encouraged to apply on the Jobs & Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board. For more information about the position and key selection criteria, please refer to the position description. If you have specific questions regarding the role, please contact Chris Jones at To apply, select the ‘Apply Now' button and provide a copy of your resume and cover letter summarising your skills and relevant experience. Applications close at midnight, 30 January, 2025. Covid-19 Vaccination DTF is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees and clients and consistent with the department's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act). To support this DTF has a COVID-19 Vaccination policy which strongly recommends all DTF employees be fully vaccinated. Job type: Full time Job classification: VPSG6 Contact: Chris Jones | #J-18808-Ljbffr