Organisation: Department of Families, Fairness and Housing
Reference: VG/DFFH/CDS/725387A
Job posted: 11/09/2024
Closes: 25/09/2024
Classification: Ssol
Job duration: 12 months
Salary Range: $109,730 - $132,764
The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a safe, respected and valued life.
Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTQI+ equality, veterans, women and youth. The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are disadvantaged and vulnerable.
We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people's homes, residential facilities and secure settings across metropolitan, rural and regional Victoria.
We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated. All jobs can be worked flexibly, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from diverse backgrounds and abilities.
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THE ROLE Reporting to the Managing Principal Solicitor, the Senior Solicitor will be part of the Information Sharing and Privacy Law Team which plays a central role in managing legal risk for the department on a range of public law related matters and supporting the department to protect clients' privacy and share information to support community wellbeing and the social recovery of Victoria.
The Senior Solicitor will assist in providing expert policy and legal advice to the Ministers, Secretary, the Department and relevant Administrative Offices on a range of privacy law, public law and information sharing issues. The successful candidate will also provide legal oversight of the management of privacy breaches and complaints managed in the department's operational divisions, will identify and monitor emerging privacy-related risks and provide privacy specific training to departmental staff.
The successful applicant will have experience in providing legal and policy advice to government on a variety of administrative and public law issues, including administrative law, litigation and mediation, equal opportunity, human rights, freedom of information and, in particular, privacy and information sharing. It is expected the successful applicant will possess highly developed statutory interpretation, conceptual, analytical, research and problem-solving skills, combined with a flexible approach to competing demands and a strong client focus.
COVID-19 VACCINATION
The department strongly recommends (but does not mandate) that employees maintain their COVID-19 vaccination status in accordance with current ATAGI (Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation) advice, given their individual circumstances. As of June 2023, DFFH does not require evidence of COVID-19 vaccination status.
HOW TO APPLY All VPS employees (and ex-VPS employees with extended access to the Jobs and Skills Exchange website) MUST apply via the Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) portal. 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.
Please apply to submit your interest in this position.
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