Senior Lawyer, Legislation

Department of Transport & Planning Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Transport & Planning Victoria in Melbourne seeks a senior lawyer to deliver high‑quality legal and legislative advice across the department, including Bills, regulations and statutory instruments.

You will provide strategic guidance on complex matters, support reform projects, draft documents, and advise staff and agencies while engaging with stakeholders and monitoring emerging issues for the State.

Qualifications

• Strong government or private practice experience in constitutional and administrative law.
• Understanding of legislative processes and cabinet/legal requirements.
• Experience developing primary and subordinate legislation and leading reform projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality legal and legislative advice across the Department.
• Support legislative reform, reviews and drafting of legal documents.
• Conduct research and analysis and advise staff and agencies.
• Manage stakeholder interests and identify emerging issues for the State.

Skills

Constitutional Law

Administrative Law

Legal Advisory

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Admitted to practise in Victoria

Job description

Department of Transport & Planning Victoria – Melbourne VIC

We create thriving places andconnectedcommunities. We plan,buildandmaintainVictoria’s transport,planningand land services. We are committed to a safe,inclusiveand 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.

Whatwe’relooking for

You’resomeone who:

• 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

You’llbring:

• Admitted to practise as a lawyer in Victoria.

Pre-employment checks and employment conditions

Relevant pre-employment screening and reference checks will berequired.

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.

Applications close at 11.59pm on Wednesday, 28 October 2026.

For further information about the role, please contact Pete Parsons, Director Legislation, at*************@transport.vic.gov.au

Redeployees

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