Job posted: 24/01/2025Organisation: Department of Energy, Environment and Climate ActionReference: VG/50938107Closes: 09/02/2025Classification: VPSG6Job duration: OngoingSalary Range: $134,593 - $180,115An exciting managing lawyer role is open for recruitment in the Legal and Legislation Division (LLD) of the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA). Located in the Legislation Branch, the Managing Principal Solicitor is a leadership role for a person experienced in managing teams with authoritative and comprehensive skills and experience in delivering legislative reform. In managing a team of direct reports and working across teams as one LLD, the role is responsible for providing authoritative advice to senior management and staff on a diverse range of legal and legislation issues across DEECA.Specialist/Technical Expertise/QualificationsA law degreeAn Australian lawyer holding or eligible to hold an Australian practising certificate will be considered favourably.Strong and comprehensive knowledge and experience in developing and delivering legislation and regulations.Demonstrated ability to perform unsupervised and deliver and supervise the delivery of authoritative legal and legislative advice and legislative reform.Demonstrated experience in providing legal advice on any of the following areas of law would be highly regarded: administrative law, agriculture, climate action, emergency management, energy and resources, environment, public land, and water.This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is 2 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne with hybrid work arrangements available.To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.Applications close at midnight on Sunday, 9 February 2025.Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police Check.To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible WorkplaceDEECA welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants. We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees. Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave.To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action job application system.
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