Apply your administrative law skills within a dynamic regulatory environment Ongoing, Full-Time role as part of a high-performing and passionate team within a newly created business unit of the Victorian Public Service VPS Grade 4: $95,102 - $107,905 plus superannuation. The Department of Justice and Community Safety (the Department) is seeking an ongoing VPS 4 Solicitor, Legal Services to provide a critical role within Liquor Control Victoria.
About Us: The Victorian Government is responsible for issuing liquor licences and overseeing industry compliance and enforcement to ensure that Victorians and visitors to the state enjoy safe and responsible liquor licensed environments. On 1 July 2022, the Victorian Liquor Commission was established by legislation as the independent Victorian liquor regulator. Staff for the Victorian Liquor Commission are provided by Liquor Control Victoria, which is a business unit of the Department of Justice and Community Safety, within the Victorian Government.
About the Role: In the role of Solicitor, you will use your expertise and experience to provide sound independent and authoritative advice and liaise with persons at senior levels under the strategic direction of the Deputy General Counsel and Director. The Solicitor also prepares briefings on whether or how the Commission should exercise its functions, prepares briefings to counsel, acts as instructing solicitor and, on occasion, represents the Commission before the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal as well as conducts prosecutions on behalf of the Commission. The role requires working to tight deadlines to meet constantly changing priorities and address urgent new and emerging developments, in the evolving area of liquor regulation.
Some of your duties will include: Preparing briefings on whether/how the Commission should exercise its functions, prepare briefings to counsel, act as instructing solicitor and, on occasion, represent the Commission before the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal. Conducting prosecutions on occasion on behalf of the Commission. Providing other legal advice in a range of various areas including but not limited to administrative law (in particular, matters relating to Freedom of Information, privacy and subordinate legislation) and commercial contract arrangements. To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.
About You: As an ideal candidate, you will possess: Demonstrated ability to advocate on complex and sensitive issues, in various jurisdictions including VCAT and the Magistrates' Court. Good knowledge and understanding of the practice and procedure of various courts, administrative law principles and statutory interpretation. Experience in Government regulatory environments and administrative law including good knowledge of: Freedom of Information Act 1982 Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 Subordinate Legislation Act 1994 Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 1998 Interpretation of Legislation Act 1984 Qualifications: A minimum of two years post admission experience and admitted to practice as a lawyer of the Supreme Court of Victoria. How to Apply: Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. 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.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT: The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.
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