Deputy General Counsel – Public Sector Leadership (SES Grade 1)

Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 241,000 - 310,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC in Melbourne is seeking a Deputy General Counsel to provide a critical leadership role within the Office of the General Counsel. You will oversee teams of subject matter experts and deliver high-quality legal services to DJCS and its Ministers.

You will lead, advise on complex regulatory and criminal law matters, and drive solutions with strategic insight and strong people leadership.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with current practising certificate.
• Experience leading legal teams in a complex government organisation.
• Ability to provide sophisticated, strategic legal advice across a broad remit.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage legal teams within the Office of the General Counsel.
• Provide timely, sophisticated legal advice across the DJCS portfolio.
• Identify and resolve issues impacting Ministers' and DJCS interests.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Law degree

Job description

Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC in Melbourne is seeking a Deputy General Counsel to provide a critical leadership role within the Office of the General Counsel. You will oversee teams of subject matter experts and deliver high-quality legal services to DJCS and its Ministers.

You will lead, advise on complex regulatory and criminal law matters, and drive solutions with strategic insight and strong people leadership.