Principal Lawyer

About the Role 

Reporting to the Managing Principal Lawyer, you will use your capacity to provide innovative, solutions-focused, and strategic legal advice to manage a wide array of interesting and complex matters across a broad range of practice areas. You will be a mentor to others in the team, ensuring that the legal services the team provides are high-quality and practical, and delivered with a commitment to continually striving for new and innovative ways of working.  You will also play a pivotal role in ensuring that our legal strategies align seamlessly with ST Vic’s corporate plan and its commitment to serving the community.

The responsibilities of the Principal Lawyer will include, but are not limited to: 

• Guiding the consistent delivery of practical, strategic, and high-quality legal advice on a diverse range of legal matters, encompassing general operational advice, administrative law, commercial and contract law, statutory interpretation, workplace relations, prosecutions, litigation, FOI, privacy, and governance.
• Mentoring others and providing effective leadership to support the legal services branch on its journey to becoming a modern and contemporary legal services unit that embraces technology and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Preparing and presenting briefing papers to senior management to inform operational and strategic decision making, including analysis of legal risks and opportunities.
• Collaborating across the business on strategic initiatives and projects, providing legal advice and expertise and inspiring high levels of trust and confidence and a robust quality and compliance culture.
• Establishing and maintaining effective partnerships with relevant internal and external stakeholders to support operational and strategic decision making that align with ST Vic’s business objectives and outcomes.
• Promote and support safe, inclusive, and flexible team operations 

To access the Position Description, click here 

Qualifications 

A relevant degree in law and a current Victorian legal practicing certificate.

Further Information 

For a confidential discussion, please contact Travis McKay, Director, Legal Services via email at ************@safetransport.vic.gov.au or mobile 0431 068 ***.  

It is an inherent requirement of this position that the employee is ready, willing, and able to perform work outside their ordinary place of residence, including at ST Vic workplaces.  

Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check prior to commencing employment with Safe Transport Victoria. For further information on the position, please refer to the attached position description. 

What we offer you? 

ST Vic is committed to building a culture of flexible work arrangements, providing professional development programs and supporting ways of working that help employees balance work and life. We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, including veterans, people who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, have a disability, are from varied cultural backgrounds and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. 

A workplace committed to safety and wellbeing 

ST Vic is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all its people, including contractors and visitors. We have a strong focus on initiating wellness events for our people to foster a sense of enjoyment and positive mental health. In some instances, ST Vic also offers flexible working arrangements. 

Diversity and Inclusion 

ST Vic’s broad diversity program enables us to attract, recruit, retain and develop a diverse workforce to foster greater innovation, greater customer connection and increased wellbeing and satisfaction.  

Learning and Development 

We want you to grow, develop and learn with us! ST Vic provides you with access to a range of internal and external learning and development opportunities to support your performance in your role and further your career aspirations.  

How to Apply 

Please click the ‘Apply Now' button. As part of the application process, you will need to provide a copy of your resume and a cover letter of no more than 1 page in length addressing your skills, experience and interest in the position. 

Applications close at midnight 22 February 2024