Strategic Adviser to the Executive Director

ClearCompany; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A Victorian legal regulator is seeking a Strategic Adviser to the Executive Director to support divisional priorities. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and advisory skills, a proven track record in relationship management, and excellent analytical abilities. This position offers flexible working options within an organization dedicated to maintaining ethical legal practices and improving access to justice in Victoria.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Active Social Club

Health and Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in providing advice to senior leaders.
• Proven track record of developing constructive relationships.
• Excellent conceptual and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of divisional and organisational priorities.
• Work alongside the Executive Director and management team.

Skills

Leadership and advisory skills

Relationship management

Conceptual and analytical skills

Experience in public sector

Job description

Overview

We are the regulator of the Victorian legal profession. We license lawyers and oversee service standards and conduct, handle complaints about lawyers, investigate poor conduct and oversee management of trust accounts. We are also the stewards of the public purpose and fidelity funds and administer these to support legal regulation and access to justice in Victoria. We are a modern best practice regulator using data and insights to identify where our actions have the greatest impact on ensuring ethical and professional legal practice by Victorian lawyers, and we are passionate about maintaining and protecting the rule of law by ensuring the integrity of the legal profession.

Role

We are recruiting for a Strategic Adviser to the Executive Director to join our Licensing & Complaints Business Unit. You will work alongside the Executive Director and the Business Unit's management team to support the delivery of our divisional and organisational priorities.

What we are looking for

We are looking for passionate and driven people to work with us as we continue to enhance our services to the Victorian public. We are looking for candidates with the following:

• Demonstrated experience in providing advice, leadership, information and project delivery in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment to senior leaders and government decision makers
• A proven track record of developing constructive relationships
• Excellent conceptual and analytical skills and the ability to lead the development and implementation of advice for a range of audiences
• A diverse background and/or experience working in different environments, sectors or fields, including in the public sector would be advantageous

Why join us

We are excited by our organisation and offer:

• Flexibility: We have work-leading-edge flexible working options including part-time, compressed hours, flexible start time, up to 2 days working from home
• Culture: Our People Matter Survey results reflect our staff are proud to work for the VLSB+C
• Wellbeing: We have an active Social Club and Health and Wellbeing Committee that promote fun and engaging activities throughout the year
• Partnership: our horizontal structure allows for more partnership with your colleagues and other teams
• Purpose: We play a key role in regulating the legal practice in Victoria

How to learn more

Danny Whelan would love to hear from you on 0412 614 898 if you have questions about the role.

Application information

Our recruitment is all about red carpet not red tape, so simply click on ‘Apply Now' before midnight 20th October. We can’t wait to hear from you!

Additional information: Appointment will be subject to abiding by our Flexible Working Procedure which defines the number of required in-office days at our office (including the ‘team day' of your team) and completion of the VPS Pre-Employment Statutory Declaration, Misconduct Declaration and Consent Form and the Pre-Employment Health Declaration. Your appointment may be subject to a satisfactory National Police Record Check, provision of evidence of qualifications required for your position and/or a probation period.