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Department of Families, Fairness and Housing VIC
THE ROLE Reporting to the Head of Legal, Public Law and Privacy, the Managing Principal Solicitor will play a central role in managing legal risk for the department on public law related matters and provide expert pol…
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About the role
THE ROLE
Reporting to the Head of Legal, Public Law and Privacy, the Managing Principal Solicitor will play a central role in managing legal risk for the department on public law related matters and provide expert policy and legal advice to the ministers, Secretary, the department and relevant administrative offices on a range of public law issues. Your primary responsibility will be overseeing a significant litigation portfolio, and advising on disability and discrimination matters and Treaty implementation.
The successful applicant will have experience in providing legal and policy advice on a variety of public law issues, including administrative law, litigation, equal opportunity and human rights. The Managing Principal Solicitor will be responsible for overseeing sensitive litigation and advice with minimal supervision in the portfolio of families, children and disability. This includes working on matters under the Crimes (Mental Impairment and Unfitness to be Tried) Act 1997, discrimination complaints, personal injury and other civil claims and disputes.
It is expected the successful applicant will possess highly developed statutory interpretation, conceptual, analytical and problem solving skills, combined with a flexible approach.
The Managing Principal Solicitor's role is key in providing leadership, management, support and mentorship to the solicitors in the team.
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE
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QualificationsThe successful candidate must hold (or be eligible to hold) a current practising certificate under the Legal Profession Uniform Law Application Act 2014.
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria. Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process. Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.
For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)
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