Senior Lawyer, Legislation

Victorian Government; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Victorian Government seeks an experienced lawyer with strong expertise in constitutional and administrative law to provide strategic legal and policy advice. You will lead significant reform projects, develop primary and subordinate legislation, and work with stakeholders under tight deadlines.

Applicants must be admitted to practice in Victoria and able to navigate legislative processes and constitutional requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in government, corporate or private practice.
• Strong understanding of constitutional and administrative law and statutory interpretation.
• Proven ability to develop primary and subordinate legislation and lead reform projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic, authoritative legal and policy advice under tight deadlines.
• Lead significant reform projects and legislative initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders and manage priorities and time effectively.
• Navigate legislative processes and constitutional requirements in policy development.

Skills

Constitutional law

Administrative law

Statutory interpretation

Strategic policy advice

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Admitted to practise as a lawyer in Victoria

Job description

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: 12669

About Us

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

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.

For further information about the role, please contact Pete Parsons, Director Legislation, [e-mail]

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

Applications close Wednesday 28 October 2026 at 11.59pm