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    Solicitor Legislation - Melbourne, Australia - State Government Of Victoria, Australia

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    Full time
    Description
    Job posted:01/05/2024

    Organisation:
    Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action

    Reference:
    VG/ MAY

    An exciting opportunity exists for a lawyer to join DEECA's in-house legislation team.

    Therole is part of the Legislation Branch of the Legal and Legislation Division and works together with policy and operational areas of DEECA as a value adding, trusted delivery partner.

    The role is part of an all-round government legislative team where you will be able to pivot to support the Department with priority risks and issues as required focusing on legislative development, legislative reform and legislative advice.

    The team also maintains specialised expertise across a diverse range of core in-house subject areas, including:
    Energy and resources
    Modernisation of the State Electricity Commission
    Climate change action including emissions reduction
    Environment protection reform including waste and recycling reforms to build a Circular Economy
    Agriculture including biosecurity and animal welfare reform
    Fire and emergency management
    Aboriginal self-determination reform
    Crown land and other public land management; and
    Statutory interpretation.

    The role will suit a person who enjoys supporting the delivery of a strategic legislative reform work program to provide support to key work streams where it is needed most, in the most effective manner possible.

    You will play a key role in supporting the Division's legal and legislation function as a proactive, highly respected strategic advisory service for complex, high-value work.

    You will join a positive, supportive workplace culture which recognises staff achievement and promotes knowledge sharing, cross-skilling of work and strongly embodies the DEECA values of teamwork, service excellence, ownership and wellbeing and safety.

    As part of the Division, you will take pride in being part of this culture.
    Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications
    A law degree

    An Australian lawyer holding or eligible to hold an Australian practising certificate under the Legal Profession Uniform Law (Victoria) will be considered favourably but is not essential.

    Experience in the development and delivery of legislation (primary and secondary legislation, namely Acts of Parliament, Bills, regulations, Orders and instruments) will be considered favourably but is not essential.

    Experience in providing advice on legal and legislative issues in some of the following practice areas is desirable but not essential: administrative law, environment law, energy and resources law, Crown land use and development, natural resource management and emergency management.

    This is an ongoing position.
    The work location for this position is 2 Lonsdale Street, East 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 Wednesday, 15 May 2024.

    Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police Check.

    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.

    For further information including the position description, key selection criteria and to apply
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    Job type:
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    Job classification:
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    Contact:
    Kareena Gay, Manager Legislation | or


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