The Victorian Government Solicitor's Office (VGSO) vision is to be the Victorian Government's trusted legal partner.

We embrace diversity amongst our staff and welcome applications from people from all cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, as well as people with a disability. If you require a copy of this advertisement or any attached documentation in an accessible format, such as large print, please email pieta.baccinetti@vgso.vic.gov.au

Solicitor, Police Advisory Branch - Victorian Government Solicitor's Office

• Exposure to interesting legal work and high profile Police issues
• Join a supportive team environment
• Fixed-term (12 months) | Full-time
• VPS 3 $70,791 - $85,956 p.a. + super

About the VGSO

The Victorian Government Solicitor's Office (VGSO) vision is to be the Victorian Government's trusted legal partner.

The VGSO provides responsive legal services exclusively for the Victorian Government and public sector. Our place within government ensures we are at the centre of legal change, reform and problem-solving. We operate as a service-driven legal professional practice and strive for excellence in this competitive environment. In all aspects of our operations, we aim to role model and live by our values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Insight, Collaboration and Excellence.

About the branch and role

We are currently looking for a passionate and motivated lawyer to join the VGSO as a Solicitor in our Police Advisory Branch.

The Police Advisory Branch provides legal services, strategic advice and representation to the Chief Commissioner of Police and, by extension, all Victoria Police personnel across the State. The branch is involved in a diverse range of matters, including but not limited to:

• Criminal law, police duties, powers and responsibilities;
• Statutory interpretation, criminal disclosure obligations and subpoenas;
• Administrative law, privacy and information sharing;
• Forensic procedures and intervention order applications; and
• Summary prosecutions and emergency management.

The majority of the successful candidate's case load will be proceedings in the Court of Appeal.

About the successful applicants

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience providing oral and written advice, carrying out complex legal research and analysis, advocating in various jurisdictions, working collaboratively in a team and building positive relationships with stakeholders.

You will have demonstrated experience working on complex litigation with tight timeframes and an understanding or willingness to learn about the principles and practice of law in the following areas:

• Police powers, duties and responsibilities;
• Administrative law and public interest immunity claims; and
• Discipline and integrity, privacy and information sharing.

Please note a requirement of this role is holding a Negative Vetting 2 security clearance or be willing to obtain one.

Benefits

In exchange for your hard work, you will receive; competitive remuneration, training and development opportunities and up to 17.5% annual leave loading. The VGSO embraces flexibility and welcomes a conversation to help you achieve work-life balance.

How to apply

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, apply now! Applications must include a cover letter and resume. Please note it is not a requirement to respond to the Key Selection Criteria separately but applicants should outline their relevant experience in their cover letter.

To find out more about this role, please view the position description attached. Alternatively, you can contact Pieta Baccinetti, Talent Acquisition Business Partner, on (03) 9032 3052.

Applications close at 11:59pm on Wednesday, 10 March 2021.

Preferred candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including but not limited to, reference checks, pre-employment misconduct screening and criminal record checks.