Senior Lawyer, Legislation

Department of Transport and Planning; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Transport and Planning seeks an experienced lawyer to provide high-quality legal and legislative advice across the agency. The role supports the development and delivery of Bills, regulations and other statutory instruments, with a focus on strategic guidance for complex legal, legislative and policy issues.

It involves research, drafting and stakeholder engagement to inform state transport and planning portfolios.

Qualifications

• Admitted to practise as a lawyer in Victoria.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality legal and legislative advice across the Department.
• Support transport and planning portfolios by developing and delivering Bills, regulations and other statutory instruments.
• Offer strategic advice on complex legal, legislative and policy matters, and support reform initiatives.
• Draft and review legal and legislative documents and conduct research and analysis.
• Advise staff and agencies and manage stakeholder interests.

Skills

Constitutional law

Administrative law

Statutory interpretation

Legislative drafting

Policy analysis

Stakeholder management

Job description

About Us

We create thriving places and connected communities. We plan, build and maintain Victoria’s transport, planning and land services. We are committed to a safe, inclusive and high-performing workplace. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating a safe, inclusive workplace where our people can thrive and do meaningful work.

About the role

The role sits within the Legislation Branch, providing high-quality legal and legislative advice across the Department. It supports the transport and planning portfolios, including developing and delivering Bills, regulations and other statutory instruments. The position provides strategic advice on complex legal, legislative and policy matters, supports legislative reform and reviews, and drafts and reviews legal and legislative documents. It also conducts research and analysis, advises staff and agencies, manages stakeholder interests, and identifies emerging issues and their implications for the State.

What we’re looking for

• Has strong legal experience in government, corporate or private practice, with expertise in constitutional and administrative law and statutory interpretation.
• Understands legislative processes and the associated policy, Cabinet, legal and constitutional requirements.
• Has extensive experience developing primary and subordinate legislation and leading significant reform projects.
• Provides strategic, authoritative advice on complex legal, legislative and policy matters, often under tight deadlines.
• Works collaboratively with stakeholders and independently, with strong organisation, prioritisation and time-management skills.

Qualifications and experience

• Admitted to practise as a lawyer in Victoria.

Pre-employment checks and employment conditions Relevant pre-employment screening and reference checks will be required. Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position. Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re-employment restrictions apply.

Redeployees

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