Senior Government Solicitor – Legislation & Policy

Department of Families, Fairness & Housing VIC; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing VIC in Melbourne is seeking a Principal Solicitor to lead the department's legislation program within the Legal Services Branch. This position will provide high quality legal advice and services on a broad range of matters.

The Legislation team supports policy development and delivers legislation and subordinate legislation related to the department's portfolio areas, including Bills and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide authoritative advice on complex legal and policy issues and prepare high level briefings and correspondence reflecting a strong understanding of cross government legal policy considerations.
• Manage the development and implementation of primary and subordinate legislation proposals and policy reforms, including identifying legal risks and providing practical recommendations to address such risks.
• Provide effective, strategic support to General Counsel and Heads of Legal by identifying and appropriately escalating matters of significant legal risk, including supporting the provision of advice to Ministers and ministerial staff, the Secretary, Deputy Secretaries, other senior government officers.

Job description

The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing VIC in Melbourne is seeking a Principal Solicitor to lead the department's legislation program within the Legal Services Branch. This position will provide high quality legal advice and services on a broad range of matters.

The Legislation team supports policy development and delivers legislation and subordinate legislation related to the department's portfolio areas, including Bills and regulations.