Job Description
Location: Melbourne | CBD
Job type: Full time
Organisation: Victorian Inspectorate
Salary: $109,730 - $132,764
Occupation: Legal
Reference: VG/VG/VI0043A
Senior Solicitor (VPSG 5)
Are you a lawyer with a passion for working in the integrity system? If you are interested in supporting or conducting investigations as part of a multi-disciplinary team, have a keen ability to interpret complex legislation, possess excellent interpersonal, communication and stakeholder management skills, and enjoy working collaboratively with different teams, then this is the job for you.
A rewarding opportunity exists for an ongoing Senior Solicitor (VPSG 5) within the Legal Services team at the Victorian Inspectorate (VI). The VI is the lead oversight body in Victoria's integrity system, providing oversight of the Independent Broad-based Anti-Corruption Commission (IBAC) and other integrity, accountability and investigatory bodies and their officers. The VI also plays a key role in Victoria's public interest disclosure scheme.
Job Overview
Reporting to the Manager, Legal Services, the Senior Solicitor provides authoritative legal advice and services, including supporting investigations, undertaking comprehensive legal research, and providing advice on operational matters and policy to executive management to support the VI's oversight of the Victorian integrity system.
While some working from home can be accommodated, the role does require regular attendance in the office to access secure and sensitive material.
How to apply
Resume
Covering letter outlining your interest in the position
Succinct response to the Key Selection Criteria of no more than two pages in total.
The closing date for applications is 11.59pm, Sunday 15th September 2024.
Other relevant information:
For further information regarding the VI please visit our website at www.vicinspectorate.vic.gov.au.
For enquiries regarding the position please phone the contact person listed in the position description.
The VI values the contribution of all employees and fair and equitable treatment of all people is integral to all activities. As such, the VI will make reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities.
Employment of successful candidates will be subject to:
Reference checks, completion of a pre-employment misconduct screening declaration and consent form, and a pre-employment criminal record check.
Undertaking an oath or affirmation as prescribed in Section 30 of the Victorian Inspectorate Act 2011.
A Negative Vetting 1 security clearance is mandatory and will be required to be obtained once engaged and maintained for the duration of employment with the VI.
The VI is committed to maintaining the privacy of personal information. Personal information received during the recruitment process will be managed in accordance with the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014.
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