Senior Lawyer

vor 2 Monaten


Melbourne, Österreich At Vollzeit

Generalists - In-house (Legal)Government - State (Government & Defence)Full timeSalary range:

$106,534 to 128,897 per annum plus superannuationLocation:

242 Exhibition Street MelbournePosition Overview

The VBA is looking for experienced legal professionals to join the Victorian Building Authority as Senior Lawyers.
With exposure to a range of practice areas, you will play a key role in partnering with key internal stakeholders to provide quality, timely and pragmatic legal advice under the supervision of the Managing Legal Counsel and the VBA's General Counsel.These may include commercial law, administrative law, corporate governance, statutory interpretation, contract law, privacy law, employment law and/or legislative reform.We are looking to appoint to

multiple positions

in our Advising and Litigation teams.Responsibilities

Advising work

includes:Commercial lawAdministrative lawCorporate governanceStatutory interpretationContract lawPrivacy lawEmployment lawLegislative reformLitigation work

includes:Prosecution of summary offencesResponding to applications for VCAT review of registration and licensing decisionsDisciplinary action and superior court litigation involving the VBAWhat We Are Looking For:

Admission to the legal profession in an Australian jurisdiction (that is, an Australian lawyer) and current Victorian or interstate practising certificate (unrestricted).Ability to provide pragmatic, quality and timely legal advice on a range of legal issues.Experience advising in one or more of commercial law, administrative law, criminal law, statutory interpretation and privacy.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and manage stakeholders, and build effective working relationships at all levels.Working at the VBA - What You Can Expect

To be part of a passionate, supportive, and motivated team.Challenging work and a continuous learning environment.The opportunity to use your knowledge and skills within a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation.An amazing employee engagement program, career development, and flexible hybrid work arrangements for greater work-life balance.VBA Commitment

We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
We invite you to talk to us about any preferences or adjustments you may need to either our recruitment process or the role itself.If you identify as a person with disability, please let us know how we can provide additional support to your application.
We value and encourage flexibility for all, and so we support all our roles to be worked flexibly in some way, including part-time, to support a diverse, adaptive, and high-performing workforce.How to Apply

We require you to upload:A maximum one-page response detailing why you are interested in the opportunity and highlighting the skills and experience relevant to the responsibilities of this position.Only electronic applications submitted via careers.vic.gov.au will be accepted.Candidates deemed suitable from a selection process may be considered for identical or similar vacancies within 6 months.About the VBA

The Victorian Building Authority (VBA) regulates building and plumbing practitioners to ensure the achievement of efficient and competitive building and plumbing industries in Victoria.
The VBA's services include:Responding to general enquiries from the public about the building and plumbing industries.Registering, licensing and disciplining plumbers in Victoria.Supporting the work of the Building Practitioners Board, which is responsible for registering and disciplining building practitioners.Providing expert technical advice and informed solutions to industry.Undertaking inspections, investigations and audits to enforce compliance with relevant legislation.Working with other agencies and regulators to ensure building and plumbing practitioners are compliant and that consumers are protected.Publishing data for building and plumbing practitioners.Monitoring the collection of building permit levies.Overseeing the work of building surveyors and Victoria's building permit system.

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