Join an independent statutory authority and use your criminal law experience to provide expert legal advice as a Senior Lawyer. In this trusted advisory role you will be supported to grow your legal career, have access to professional development opportunities, and thrive in an inclusive and challenging environment.

About us

The Portable Long Service Authority (the Authority) is a self-funded statutory body established to administer the Long Service Benefits Portability Act 2018. The Act, together with the Long Service Benefits Portability Regulations 2020 provide a Portable Long Service Benefits Scheme. The Authority plays an important role in allowing workers in the community services, contract cleaning and security industries to build up long service benefits based on time in their industry rather than with a single employer. We foster an inclusive and collaborative culture that celebrates achievements and allows everyone to contribute to our success.

About the role

Reporting to the Managing Principal Lawyer, the Senior Lawyer's role is to provide accurate and practical legal advice to support the Portable Long Service Authority's effective administration of the Long Service Portability Act 2018 (Vic). This is a key trusted advisory role which is embedded in the business supporting operations and other parts of the Authority to ensure operational processes and decisions are founded in sound legal reasoning, while also meeting corporate objectives.  This role will have a focus on advising on matters to do with compliance and enforcement but will also be required to advise on a diverse range of matters to all different business units. You will also work closely with the Lawyer and Legal Support Officer to provide advice and mentorship where required. There is a requirement to regularly attend the Bendigo head office, with flexibility to work some days at the Docklands office and work from home two days per week.

About you

As the Senior Lawyer, you will be an experienced legal practitioner, with extensive experience in criminal law.  You will take a sound and proactive approach to the interpretation and application of our governing legislation and associated regulations.  You will also have strong interpersonal skills, the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships, including supporting and training staff to understand the Authority's obligations under its governing legislation and other compliance obligations as a Statutory Authority within the Victorian Government.

Why work at the Authority

• We value work-life balance and offer hybrid working options, including two days of work from home per week
• You can benefit from above award wages and annual salary increases under the Victorian Public Service Enterprise Agreement
• Generous leave entitlements, along with paid study leave, paid parental leave, purchased leave and more
• Learning and development opportunities, annual performance plans, public sector networking, along with on the job learning and development
• Your well-being is important to us, which is why we offer a free and confidential Employee Assistance Program, as well as other health and well-being initiatives

How to apply

Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria (Max. 1 page).

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.

We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, LGBTIQ, people with disability, as diversity and inclusion drives our success.