Senior Legal Adviser, On-Demand Work Support Service
Job Description
Senior Legal Adviser, On-Demand Work Support Service – Readvertisement
The Department of Premier and Cabinet (DPC) helps the government achieve its strategic objectives by supporting the Premier, Deputy Premier, the Minister for Treaty and First Peoples, Industrial Relations, Government Services, as well as the Cabinet.
Industrial Relations Victoria (IRV), within DPC, provides strategic industrial relations legislative, policy and technical advice to Government and departments. IRV engages with Victorian employers, employees and their representatives to support a positive industrial relations environment, and advocate for fair and productive workplaces, secure work and gender pay equity.
IRV is seeking an expert Senior Legal Adviser in the field of employment law and workplace relations to support the implementation of the Victorian Government’s response to the Inquiry into the Victorian On-Demand Workforce.
This role works collaboratively across the team and will:
be a key point of expert legal advice and appropriate response / action;
support the grant management process; and
focus on continuous improvement of systems and processes.
About You
As our ideal candidate, you will possess:
experience and expertise in employment law and its application
ability to effectively identify and respond to emerging issues at both a strategic and operational level
analytical and problem-solving skills with sound judgment, providing factual, logical and appropriate recommendations
strong written and verbal communications skills with ability to communicate clearly to diverse audiences.
Ideally, you will be eligible to be admitted to practice law in an Australian jurisdiction and eligible to hold a Victorian practising certificate.
This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.
Current VPS employees are strongly encouraged to apply via the Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) platform.
How to apply
Apply before the advertised closing date. All applications should include:
a resume
a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (within three pages).
Other relevant information:
The department is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees and clients and consistent with the department’s obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act), to support this DPC has a COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination policy which requires all DPC employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to undertake duties outside of their homes (unless an exception applies).
To be able to meet the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination requirements and for the department to meet its obligations under the OH&S Act, the department will request employees provide their vaccination information (including 3rd dose / booster) or evidence of an exemption throughout the recruitment process.
Inability to provide this may impact your subsequent employment to the department.
Preferred candidates will be required to complete a Pre-employment Declaration and Consent Form. Employment of successful candidates will be subject to a National Police Check.
DPC actively promotes diversity, inclusion, and an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including people with disabilities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. All roles at DPC can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.
