AddressAbout us
The Department of Government Services (DGS) was established on 1 January 2023 to improve everyone's experience of doing business and interacting with the Victorian government. We bring important day-to-day services together in one department to make things easy and seamless for Victorians and businesses. We are doing this by connecting and digitising our systems and platforms across state and local government as well as streamlining our corporate and procurement services.
About the role
Solicitors in the CAV Legal team provide legal support across CAV, but primarily to the Regulatory Services Division. This involves providing specialist legal advice to investigators for the duration of an investigation and appearing in and/or managing criminal, civil and disciplinary proceedings in state and federal jurisdictions.
The position will be part of a multi-disciplinary newly formed Renting Taskforce team that will tackle poor renting conduct and increase renter confidence, focusing on rental offences committed by rental providers and estate agents who do not comply with Victoria's rental laws.
About you
To be considered for the role, you must be able to demonstrate:
- knowledge and understanding of the practice and procedure of various courts including the processes and rules of Court applicable to proceedings commenced by writ or originating motion or criminal prosecutions.
- Demonstrated ability to assist with and/or manage litigation and conduct criminal, civil and administrative proceedings, including the management of budgets.
- Demonstrated ability to carry out complex legal research and analysis.
Mandatory requirements
- To be admitted to practice as an Australian lawyer and eligible to hold an unconditional Victorian practising certificate. You will be asked to provide evidence of this requirement.
Desirable requirements
The applicant is expected to be available to work from Service Victoria Offices.
For specific responsibilities please review the attached position description.
This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.
How to apply
Apply before the advertised closing date 11:59pm on Wednesday, 12 June 2024. All applications should include:
- a resume; and
- a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (within three pages)
In accordance with the Jobs and Skills Exchange Policy, Victorian Public Service employees are required to apply via the JSE for primary consideration access.
Other relevant information
The department 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 DGS has a COVID-19 Vaccination policy which strongly recommends all DGS employees be fully vaccinated.
Preferred candidates will be required to complete a Pre-employment Declaration and Consent Form. Employment of successful candidates will be subject to a National Police Check.
DGS actively promotes diversity, inclusion and an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including people with disabilities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. All roles at DGS can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.
