Organisation: Portable Long Service Authority Reference: VG/1830188 The Senior Lawyer will play an integral role in supporting the organisation to be an effective regulator which has legally sound processes, is procedurally fair to all with obligations under the Scheme and makes prudent, risk-based decisions.About usThe Portable Long Service Authority (the Authority) is a self-funded statutory body established to administer the Long Service Benefits Portability Act 2018. The Act, together with the Long Service Benefits Portability Regulations 2020 provide a Portable Long Service Benefits Scheme. The Authority plays an important role in allowing workers in the community services, contract cleaning and security industries to build up long service benefits based on time in their industry rather than with a single employer. We foster an inclusive and collaborative culture that celebrates achievements and allows everyone to contribute to our success.About the roleThe Authority is seeking an experienced lawyer to work on a diverse range of matters within its growing team. The diverse work ensures that a career with the Authority is interesting, challenging and fulfilling.Reporting to the Managing Principal Lawyer, the Senior Lawyer will play a crucial role in providing practical, technically sound legal advice to all business units within the Authority.You will develop relationships with internal stakeholders and deliver presentations in a way that is accessible and easy to understand.You will be joining a high performing and cohesive team that believes in work / life balance and supports development. About youYou will be an experienced lawyer, admitted to practice law in VictoriaBe experienced in either administrative law, criminal law or employment and industrial relationsHave strong interpersonal skills with the ability to mentor junior staff and build effective working relationshipsAttention to detail with strong analytical skills and proven ability to adapt in a high performing teamWhy work at the AuthorityWe value work-life balance and offer hybrid working options, including two days of work from home per weekYou can benefit from above award wages and annual salary increases under the Victorian Public Service Enterprise AgreementGenerous leave entitlements, along with paid study leave, paid parental leave, purchased leave and moreLearning and development opportunities, annual performance plans, public sector networking, along with on the job learning and developmentYour well-being is important to us, which is why we offer a free and confidential Employee Assistance Program, as well as other health and well-being initiativesHow to applyPlease click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria (Max. 1 page).Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, LGBTIQ, people with disability, as diversity and inclusion drives our success.
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