Senior Solicitor

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 work in a variety of community-based settings, including people's homes, residential facilities and secure settings across
metropolitan, rural and regional Victoria.

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.

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Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)

THE ROLE

The Senior Solicitor, Renter Engagement and Relocation, will be responsible for providing timely, practical, outcomes-focused legal advice and support the delivery of Homes Victoria's major projects, including matters relating to renter engagement and relocations. You will be advising the Secretary, as well as the Chief Executive Officer, housing development and commercial project teams, and other senior management in Homes Victoria, and the housing portfolio Minister who is supported by the department.

This role requires specialised skills and expertise in property and tenancy law, statutory interpretation and administrative law matters. You will also be required to prepare property transaction agreements and other legal documents, ministerial correspondence, cabinet submissions, written reports and briefings.

As a Senior Solicitor, 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 Senior Solicitor role will report to the Managing Principal Solicitor, Major Projects.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

• Provide authoritative advice on complex legal and policy issues, and provide high level briefings and correspondence.
• Collaborate with departmental colleagues to deliver high quality client focused legal services in relation to complex and sensitive matters.
• Prepare briefs and instruct counsel and contracted solicitors of the Victorian Government Legal Services Panel in complex and sensitive matters.

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HOW TO APPLY

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.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)

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