Principal Legal Adviser - Melbourne City Centre, Australia - Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
Verified Company
Melbourne City Centre, Australia

2 weeks ago

Olivia Brown

Posted by:

Olivia Brown

beBee Recruiter
Description

DEECA has a unique 12-month opportunity to work with DEECA's General Counsel and the leadership team in the Legal and Legislation Division to support the integration and oversight of new areas of work arising from the 2023 machinery of government changes.

The Legal and Legislation Division partners with groups across DEECA to optimise success, minimise risk and deliver on government objectives through the provision of expert legal advice on department priorities, the development of legislation, and the provision of prosecutions and freedom of information management.

The Division also supports whole of department legal procurement, supports the management of litigation and provides efficient systems for managing transactional legal work.

For any inquiries about the role, please contact Angela Granter, Senior Adviser, on or Myles Tooher, General Counsel and Executive Director Legal and Legislation, on
Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

  • An Australian lawyer holding or eligible to hold an Australian practising certificate under the Legal Profession Uniform Law (Victoria).
  • Demonstrated expertise at an advanced professional and senior level in administrative law, statutory interpretation and litigation management is essential.
  • Demonstrated senior level experience in the provision of legal advice in relation to complex issues arising in government projects in the areas of earth resources and agriculture is desirable.
This is a fixed term position available until 30 June 2024. The work location for this position is 2 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne with hybrid work arrangements available.

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.

For further information please refer to the attached position description.
Applications close at midnight on Tuesday, 2 May 2023.


Other relevant information:

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.
A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace

DEECA welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants.

We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees.

Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave.

More jobs from Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
See all jobs of Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action