Senior Legal Adviser

Job Description

Organisation: Department of Treasury and Finance Reference: VG/1822901X Job posted: 09/01/2025 Closes: 30/01/2025 Classification: VPSG5 Salary Range: $109,730 - $132,764 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. Our work includes providing advice on the delivery of State significant social and economic infrastructure and commercial projects (for example, the West Gate Tunnel project, the VicRoads Modernisation project, the $9bn lease of the Port of Melbourne); Victorian tax reform projects (such as the Commercial and Industrial Property tax legislation), Victoria's financial management framework (including the delivery of the annual State Budget); as well as public policy and administrative law matters and managing litigation and disputes (including in relation to employment, freedom of information and contractual issues). 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: Highly developed conceptual and analytical skills Proven experience leading and managing the provision of legal advice by more junior lawyers on complex transactions and advisory matters, or disputes, with limited supervision. Outstanding written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated experience in and a strong commitment to achieving service excellence and assisting clients and stakeholders achieve their organisation's and project's objectives. A proven ability to be flexible, adaptable, collegiate and work collaboratively as a member of an energetic, high-performing, and busy team. A proven ability to work in a sustained way and deliver results under pressure, where there are competing priorities, incomplete or ambiguous information, and with limited supervision. A proven ability to identify, manage and, where appropriate, escalate legal, policy and commercial risks. Outstanding relationship management and negotiation skills. Experience and qualifications Be admitted (or eligible to be admitted) to practice as a legal practitioner in Victoria and hold (or be eligible to apply for) a current practising certificate (mandatory) Be recognised within the legal profession for well-developed and considered judgement and impeccable professional ethics and integrity (mandatory) Ideally have at least three years' post-admission experience practising as a lawyer in a common law jurisdiction (desirable but not mandatory) Post-graduate qualifications in law, public policy, public administration or similar are desirable but not 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr