Senior Solicitor

Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) in Melbourne is seeking a Senior Solicitor on a fixed-term basis up to 12 months to support parental leave cover. You will provide high-quality legal advice across investigations, prosecutions, tribunal proceedings and statutory decision-making processes, helping protect Victoria's gambling regulation.

To be successful you will hold a tertiary qualification and be admitted to the Australian legal profession, with demonstrated expertise

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience providing high-quality advice on the practical application of statutory interpretation, administrative law, the preparation and construction of legal agreements and instruments
• Demonstrated experience advising on and supporting the exercise of statutory and delegated decision-making powers within a regulatory or administrative law environment.
• Demonstrated experience providing legal advice in relation to investigations, enforcement actions, litigation, prosecutions, tribunal proceedings and dispute resolution processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality legal advice on statutory interpretation and administrative law.
• Assist with investigations, enforcement actions, litigation and tribunal proceedings.
• Support statutory and delegated decision-making processes within a regulatory environment.

Skills

Statutory interpretation

Administrative law

Legal agreements drafting

Regulatory environment experience

Education

Tertiary Qualification and admitted to the legal profession as an Australian Lawyer

Job description

Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission – Melbourne VIC

The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) is Victoria’s independent gambling regulator. Our regulatory approach consists of licensing and approvals, education and engagement, monitoring and enforcement. We apply these functions using an intelligence led and risk-based approach ensuring we concentrate our regulatory efforts on areas of greatest risk and harm.

The Division delivers legal advice across gambling regulation, investigations, prosecutions, disciplinary actions and other regulatory matters, while also managing corporate legal compliance, freedom of information and privacy obligations. Join a high performing legal team and apply your expertise to complex legal matters that help protect the integrity of Victoria’s gambling industry.

Why Join Us?

The VGCCC is an independent regulator committed to protecting Victorians by reducing gambling harm and fostering a safe, sustainable gambling sector. Our efforts are focussed on identifying risks early, holding industry to account and strengthening community trust in gambling regulation.

We are a values-driven and inclusive organisation where people are empowered to act with courage, make it happen, work together, respect others, and act with integrity. We foster a culture where people feel connected and can contribute to our shared purpose.

We seek to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and strongly encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, religious beliefs, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people who are diverse in gender and sexuality.

Recognised by WORK 180 as an Employer of Choice for Women, we are proud recipients of the 2026 Equitable Employer Awards for Pay Equity and Employee Support and Safety Services

Our Opportunity

Fixed Term up to 12 months (Parental Leave)

The Senior Solicitor provides high-quality legal advice and support to the Commission, Executive and staff across a broad range of legal matters. The role contributes to investigations, prosecutions, tribunal proceedings and statutory decision-making processes, supporting the VGCCC to effectively deliver its regulatory functions.

To be successful in this position, you will have:

• Tertiary Qualification and admitted to the legal profession as an Australian Lawyer.
• Demonstrated experience providing high-quality advice on the practical application of statutory interpretation, administrative law, the preparation and construction of legal agreements and instruments
• Demonstrated experience advising on and supporting the exercise of statutory and delegated decision-making powers within a regulatory or administrative law environment.
• Demonstrated experience providing legal advice in relation to investigations, enforcement actions, litigation, prosecutions, tribunal proceedings and dispute resolution processes.

What we can offer you

We are committed to building a connected, capable and empowered workforce, providing our people with opportunities to grow and thrive in their career.

We offer:

• Meaningful work that contributes to reducing gambling harm.
• A genuine commitment to support work/life balance (appropriate to the nature of the role)
• Tailored initiatives that support well-being and psychological safety including an annual influenza vaccination program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services.
• A safe and engagingenvironment, including adjustments and accommodations to support people with different needs.

Important Information

The successful candidate will be required to complete pre-employment checks, including a nationally coordinated police check and misconduct screening.