Senior Lawyer, Workplace, Discrimination And Disputes Unit
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Senior Lawyer, Workplace, Discrimination and Disputes Unit
An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced lawyer to further progress your legal career by working in an outstanding legal team, in the Workplace, Discrimination and Disputes unit (WDD) of the Workplace and Education Law branch in the Legal Division of the Department of Education.VPS 5 Ongoing - Full Time positionsAbout usThe Department of Education (the department) is responsible for delivering and regulating state-wide learning and development services to approximately one-third of all Victorians across the early childhood and school education sectors.
The department is also one of Victoria's biggest employers, with approximately 80,000 teaching staff and around 5,000 public service employees.The Legal Division provides highly valued legal services to support the delivery of the department's strategic objectives, key reforms and to manage legal risk.
In doing so, Legal Division provides direct, practical and strategic legal advice to portfolio ministers, the secretary, other senior staff and over 1,600 government schools, supporting approximately over 650,000 Victorian Government school students.About the roleThe WDD unit advises on and manages discrimination, human rights, employment, migration, occupational health and safety law matters and other government litigation (e.g., FOI and privacy).
The successful candidate will have strong legal skills and an interest in managing requests for advice and litigation brought against the department.This role encompasses a wide range of matters including managing significant, sensitive and high-profile litigation in Commissions, Courts and Tribunals and briefing external firms and at times directly briefing barristers.
There is also the opportunity for advocacy and appearance work, including representing the department in mediations and conciliations in the Fair Work Commission, Equal Opportunity Commissions and Department Boards.Be part of a passionate, high-performing team:
Legal Division is proud to be a 2023 finalist of the Australian Law Awards 'In-house team of the year.
'Meaningful work that is varied, satisfying and rewarding:
As part of a career in the public sector you can help shape Victoria's future, serve the community and follow your ambition.Flexible and hybrid working arrangements:
Part-time, flexible start and finish times, work from home to help manage your work and personal commitments.Competitive salary:
Bi-annual salary increases in line with the Victorian Public Service Enterprise Agreement.Diversity and inclusion:
As one of Victoria's largest employers, the department is committed to creating an organisation that is inclusive and ensuring it has a workforce that represents the community it serves.Values:
The department has adopted the public sector values which are set out in the Code of Conduct for Victorian Public Sector Employees.Employee assistance program:
For emotional, mental and general psychological wellbeing and support.How to ApplyApplicants are required to submit a CV and a cover letter summarising their skills and experience (no more than two pages).For a confidential discussion regarding the role please contact Elizabeth Guarino (03 7022 0917) or Owen Cordes-Holland (03 7022 0587), Principal Lawyer and Managers.Applications close 11:59pm on Tuesday 28th January 2025.
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