Senior Lawyer – Public Sector Litigation & Advisory

Department of Transport and Planning; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Transport and Planning in Melbourne, Victoria, seeks a lawyer to provide high-quality legal advice across complex matters and manage litigation, disputes and negotiations. The role emphasises stakeholder engagement and effective communication to achieve positive public outcomes.

Applicants must be admitted Australian lawyers under the Victorian Legal Profession Uniform Law and have demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced public-sector environment.

Qualifications

• Admission as an Australian lawyer under the Legal Profession Uniform Law (Victoria).
• Demonstrated experience providing legal advice on complex matters with sound judgement.
• Proven capability in litigation management, disputes and enforcement.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality legal advice on complex matters with minimal supervision.
• Handle litigation, dispute resolution and negotiations, manage evidence and external briefings.
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships and communicate complex information clearly.

Skills

Legal advisory

Litigation management

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Education

Admission as Australian lawyer under the LPU Law (Victoria)

Job description

The Department of Transport and Planning in Melbourne, Victoria, seeks a lawyer to provide high-quality legal advice across complex matters and manage litigation, disputes and negotiations. The role emphasises stakeholder engagement and effective communication to achieve positive public outcomes.

Applicants must be admitted Australian lawyers under the Victorian Legal Profession Uniform Law and have demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced public-sector environment.