Organisation: Department of Transport and Planning Reference: 5026 Job posted: 17/10/2024 Closes: 31/10/2024 Classification: VPSG5 Job duration: Not provided Salary Range: $109,730 - $132,764 About the Role This is a Fixed Term Position for 12 months This outstanding opportunity will provide high quality specialised legal services to Land Use Victoria's divisions of Land Registry Services and Strategic Land Assessment & Information, the Registrar of Titles, the Surveyor-General Victoria and the Valuer-General Victoria.Review and provide advice on the terms of, draft and negotiate a range of contracts for Land Use Victoria (DTP).Manage or be involved in tender processes in accordance with the requirements of the Victorian Government Purchasing Board.Provide strategic and authoritative legal advice to Land Use Victoria on complex and/or sensitive public law and commercial law issues.Negotiate and liaise with a wide range of internal and external service providers, customer groups and other stakeholders.Assist as required in the delivery of other legal advice, and perform other duties and tasks as directed. Key Selection Criteria To be successful in the role, the ideal candidate will be an individual who can keep themselves and others calm under pressure, make decisive decisions, and chart effective courses of action to resolve challenging situations.Our ideal candidate will be someone who can quickly adapt systems and processes to meet changing priorities and situations.If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and can seamlessly navigate through unforeseen challenges, we want to hear from you!Ability to use clear & concise language; prepares and delivers logical, sequential and succinct presentations; uses media appropriate to the audience and presents information to develop the understanding of the topic.Able to commit to delivering high quality outcomes for clients; monitors customer satisfaction to gain critical insights; looks for continuous improvement opportunities and ways to innovate.Capable of defining tasks to be delivered to meet agreed outcomes; executes work tasks against plan; prioritises tasks in line with the urgency and impact of tasks; monitors progress of tasks against plans and takes corrective action when required.Able to resolve issues through deep understanding or interpretation of existing guidelines; where guidelines are not available, analyses ideas available and takes action through self, or in consultation with others to resolve problems; determines additional information needed to make informed decisions; applies critical thinking and problem-solving concepts in the right context. Qualifications and Experience Mandatory Qualifications and Admission : Law degree or other formal qualification in law.Admitted, or eligible for admission, as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Victoria.Knowledge : Sound knowledge of contract law and of the requirements of the Victorian Government Purchasing Board in respect of contracts entered into by State Government Departments.Experience : Demonstrated experience in the interpretation, review and development of contracts; contract law; public and administrative law; and the formulation of complex and/or sensitive legal advice. What we offer Meaningful work making Victorian communities more accessible and liveable.Professional growth and development opportunities across the department and the wider Victorian Public Services.A hybrid working model focused on collaboration and teamwork.Optimal work-life balance initiatives including flexible working arrangements.Opportunity to work across multiple urban and suburban hubs.We prioritise the development of a safe and inclusive culture. Culture Value We are an equal opportunity employer, embracing a diverse range of applicants such as veterans, and people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA community members, individuals with disabilities and/or health conditions, as well as those from varied faith and cultural backgrounds.At our department, we prioritize the development of a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture through shared actions and behaviours that align with our strategy and direction.IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON HOW TO APPLY Non-DTP Employees (Including Vic Public Service outside of DTP) Create an account by clicking the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts.For help, click here for Quick Reference Guide.Applications close at 11:59 PM on Thursday 31 Oct 2024. Please include a resume and cover letter.All applications must be submitted through the online portal.We're unable to consider email or manual applications.For more information, contact Oscar Bear - Director Legal, Road and Transport Operations via Preferred applicants will need to complete a police check and other pre-employment checks.Your information will be treated confidentially.If you require additional adjustments across the recruitment process or accessible formats of this ad, please contact us by phone or email.To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Department of Transport and Planning job application system.#J-18808-Ljbffr