At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we’re looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in their work. People who get things done. People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We’re all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we’d love to hear from you.

The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children’s rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.

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.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers

We’re proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?

• An exciting opportunity within the Police, Fines and Crime Prevention group, Department of Justice and Community Safety
• VPSG 4 Classification (Salary Range $90,067 - $102,192)
• One (1) ongoing, full-time opportunity available

About Us

Fines and Enforcement Services (FES) is a division within the Police, Fines and Crime Prevention group at the Department of Justice and Community Safety. FES is responsible for managing the end-to end infringements system in Victoria and includes the Director, Fines Victoria and the Sheriff's Office of Victoria.

About the Role

As a member of the FES Legal and Commercial Services team, the Legal Officer will provide legal and commercial advice on a wide range of commercial, administrative and public law issues as well as litigation matters.
The Legal Officer will work closely with teams across FES to support the resolution of complex legal issues. Working in a complex and busy environment, this position requires the ability to operate with sound judgment and commercial acumen while managing competing priorities. This hands-on role provides the opportunity to meaningfully contribute to measures aimed at ensuring the Victorian fines system is effective and offers fair and equitable pathways for vulnerable Victorians.

About You

As our ideal candidate, you will possess:

• Demonstrated experience in commercial law, administrative law and/or litigation and dispute resolution
• Ability to analyse complex legal issues, interpret legislation and develop accurate legal solutions
• The ability to resolve issues through a deep understanding or interpretation of existing guidelines. Where guidelines are not available, the ability to analyse available ideas and take action through self, or in consultation with others to resolve problems. If required, the ability to determine additional information needed to make informed decisions. Also able to apply critical thinking and problem solving concepts in the right context
• The ability to build a supportive and cooperative team environment, and engage other teams to share information in order to understand or respond to issues. Also able to support others in challenging situations
• The ability to understand associated costs of operations and seek efficient ways of operating. Where external vendors are involved, the ability to ensure good understanding on engagement terms and hold parties involved accountable in delivering against agreement
• Law Degree and admitted, or eligible to be admitted, to practice as a legal practitioner in Victoria.

How to Apply