Organisation: Department of Families, Fairness and Housing
Reference: VG/DFFH/683448/742630
Job posted: 28/11/2024
Closes: 12/12/2024
Classification: Sol3
Salary Range: $95,102 - $107,905
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, LGBTIQA+ equality, veterans, women and youth. The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are disadvantaged and vulnerable.
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.
THE ROLE The Solicitor in the Corporate and Construction team will be required to provide practical, outcomes-focused legal advice and support on issues associated with the delivery of the State's $5.3 billion Big Housing Build investment program. The role will work across a broad range of areas of practice including construction, infrastructure, contracts and procurement, commercial structures including private public partnerships, market engagement, contract administration, project finance, debt and equity structures, funding agreements with non-profit organisations and taxation.
As a Solicitor in the Corporate and Construction team, you will be required to provide timely legal advice and prepare legal documentation for our clients. This includes the Chief Executive Officer of Homes Victoria, other senior management, housing development and commercial project teams in Homes Victoria and the housing portfolio Minister who is supported by the department. Your advice must be clear, accurate and appropriate to meeting the client's needs. You will also be required to assist in monitoring and reporting on the performance and quality of advice of contracted legal firms in meeting the needs of the department's clients.
The solicitor role will report to the Managing Principal Solicitor, Corporate and Construction team.
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE Provide well-reasoned legal advice, briefings and correspondence. Collaborate with departmental colleagues to deliver client focused legal services. Contribute to strategic and operational planning to improve legal services and client outcomes. 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.
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 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.
To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing job application system.
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