Strategic Legal Counsel - Aboriginal Heritage & Policy

Department Of Premier & Cabinet Vic; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Premier and Cabinet VIC in Melbourne seeks a Senior Legal Advisor to prepare high-level legal and policy documents supporting statutory functions. You will liaise with Victorian Traditional Owners, other government departments, external counsel and the public, preparing briefs and presenting advice to the Council for decision making.

You will be the first contact for RAP complaints, apply rigorous analysis of Aboriginal cultural heritage matters, and contribute to strategic

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of Victorian legislation and legal practice relating to Aboriginal cultural heritage and Traditional Owner corporations.
• Ability to critically analyse complex information and inform policy development and decision-making.
• Strong written communication skills for briefs, advice, determinations and reports.
• Strategic thinking to identify risks, opportunities and broader implications.
• Capacity to establish objectives, prioritise demands and adapt plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide authoritative legal and policy advice on governance, registration and monitoring of Registered Aboriginal Parties and related matters.
• Prepare high-quality briefings, reports, submissions, and correspondence for the Council, Ministers and secretaries.
• Lead and contribute to legal and policy projects supporting statutory functions and analysis of applications from Aboriginal groups.
• Manage legal proceedings before tribunals and courts and provide strategic recommendations on complex issues.

Skills

Legal analysis

Policy development

Written communication

Stakeholder liaison

Strategic thinking

Education

Australian legal practitioner qualification

Job description

The Department of Premier and Cabinet VIC in Melbourne seeks a Senior Legal Advisor to prepare high-level legal and policy documents supporting statutory functions. You will liaise with Victorian Traditional Owners, other government departments, external counsel and the public, preparing briefs and presenting advice to the Council for decision making.

You will be the first contact for RAP complaints, apply rigorous analysis of Aboriginal cultural heritage matters, and contribute to strategic