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SalaryOur purpose is to keep Victorians energy safe and ensure energy is used confidently. Through education, regulation and enforcement, we work to ensure that energy safety, supply and efficiency are a priority in Victoria and something our customers can be confident in. Our people come from a wide range of professions with diverse skills and experience driving the success of ESV.
About the opportunity
We have an exciting permanent opportunity for a Senior Solicitor - Regulatory to join ESV's Legal & Procurement team within the Legal, Governance and Regulatory Policy Division.
You will contribute by:
- Contribute to and, if required, manage the legal aspects of the review of current regulatory instruments and draft ESV legislation, including acts, regulations, orders in council and codes of practice.
- Provide authoritative legal advice to senior management, working parties, ESV staff and committees established by ESV on general regulatory matters including:
- legal review of safety cases/safety management schemes.
- the interpretation and application of the energy safety laws and related legislation, regulations, standards and codes.
- exercising regulatory powers and administrative decision making.
- industry guidance material, particularly as it relates to the application of regulations and Standards.
- Brief external law firms and/or Counsel in relation to specific legal issues/advice, including preparation of briefing and source documents, leading conferences and briefing internal stakeholders on advice.
- Support regulatory projects, including coordinating and consulting with multi-disciplinary stakeholders, drafting and updating strategic plans, and monitoring/reporting on KPIs.
- Contribute to the development of guidelines, training and communication to support new legislation, regulations and codes of practice.
- Contribute to or manage the processing of infringement notices and attending to reporting requirements.
- Review and provide input in to ESV policy, strategy and submission documents as required.
- A strong regulatory law background, with relevant experience in an in-house role, preferably at a regulator and/or a law firm.
- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate complex legal advice in a practical and easily understood manner and to provide written and verbal briefings to ESV Senior Leaders and Executive Leaders in order to support decision-making.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills, including the ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team and with a range of stakeholders including ESV staff and members of the public.
- Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to provide authoritative advice on a range of legislation.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks across a broad legal spectrum, include advanced planning skills and an ability to work effectively with limited supervision.
- Demonstrated experience in developing and supporting key regulatory projects, involving multi-disciplinary stakeholders.
- Knowledge of the process for the development and implementation of orders in council, new legislation and regulations.
Please refer to the available position description to assess your suitability and submit your current resume and cover letter via the Apply button.
ESV will conduct relevant checks about applicants and the information provided with an application including reference checks and a satisfactory National Police Check.
For a confidential discussion, please contact Human Resources via humanresources@energysafe.vic.gov.au.
Applications close at midnight Tuesday 12 March
