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Form of work
SalaryThe role will be responsible for:
- Transformation - Be cutting edge and future focused, transforming the way the division works by delivering and embedding improvement, innovation and best practice.
- Delivery - Drive practice management activities including leading the triaging and allocation of new work received, and the development and streamlining of innovative, automated systems, processes and reporting tools.
- Optimising & Enabling - Enable and drive Legal Operations performance by optimising people, resources, processes and technology.
Reporting to the Director, Legal the role will drive and deliver Legal Operations with a focus on:
- Being a critical trusted partner, advisor and enabler of the Legal and Legislation Division. Through fostering strong partnerships, is seen as a core part of the division. Being a subject matter expert, who deeply understands legal and legislation work, needs and challenges, and is sought out for advice and support.
- Identifying, designing and implementing process improvement initiatives and collaborating with business stakeholders where relevant (e.g. Finance, Procurement) and working with these stakeholders to embed solutions.
- Manage systems and processes for the procurement of fit for purpose, accurate and value for money external legal work using appropriate systems and processes (and implementing the same if necessary) to ensure relevant data, including financial and gender specific data, is appropriately recorded, monitored, measured and reported on.
About you:
- A leader who brings energy and enthusiasm to lead practice management.
- Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to influence and build rapport and trust with senior and executive level stakeholders.
- Create an environment where innovation and creativity are fostered and rewarded with the ability to deliver and embed improvements and transition to them to business as usual.
- Ability to deliver tangible business outcomes as a result of critically evaluating problems from multiple perspectives and delivering effective solutions.
Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications
- A bachelor's degree majoring in business administration, business, commerce or law combined with extensive experience.
- Demonstrated experience in legal practice management
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience using the full suite of Microsoft 365 tools.
- A high level of proficiency in a case management system is also desirable.
To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.
For further information please refer to the attached position description.
Applications close at midnight on Monday, 15 January 2024.
Other relevant information:
For this particular vacancy, priority consideration applies to Victorian Public Service (VPS) and select employees of the Victorian Public Sector who apply through the .
Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police Check.
To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.
A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace
DEECA welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants. We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees. Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave.
