Principal Lawyer

Safe Transport Victoria

Melbourne, VIC

Government—State (Government and Defence)

Contract/Temp

138631.185518 AUD

Company description:

About ST Vic

'Safe journeys, every time.' This is what we strive for at ST Vic.

As the safety regulator for commercial passenger vehicles, buses, and maritime, what we do impacts the everyday lives of Victorians. Our role is to work with these industries and the communities they serve to ensure a transport system that is safe and inspires confidence for users.

Job description:

Why choose us

At ST Vic, we are working to redefine the standard for regulatory practices in the transportation sector. As a dynamic and forward-thinking organization, we are committed to shaping the future of safe and efficient transport for our community.

Joining our in-house legal team means becoming an integral part of a high-performing, collaborative, and adaptable in-house legal practice dedicated to excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement, including harnessing technology to find better ways of working.

Work type:

This position is fixed term for 12 months at 0.6 FTE (22.8 hours per week).

About the Role

Reporting to the Assistant General Counsel, you will use your capacity to provide innovative, solutions-focused, and strategic legal advice to manage a wide array of interesting and complex matters across a broad range of practice areas. You will be a mentor to others in the team, ensuring that the legal services the team provides are high-quality, collaborative, and practical and delivered with a commitment to adaptability and innovative ways of working. You will also play a pivotal role in ensuring that our legal strategies align seamlessly with ST Vic's strategic objectives and its commitment to serving the community.

The responsibilities of the principal lawyer will include, but are not limited to:

Delivering practical, strategic, and high-quality legal advice on a diverse range of legal matters, encompassing general operational advice, administrative law, commercial and contract law, statutory interpretation, workplace relations, prosecutions, litigation, FOI, privacy, and governance.

Mentoring others and providing effective leadership to support the legal services branch on its journey to becoming a modern and contemporary legal services unit that embraces technology and a continuous improvement mindset.

Preparing and presenting briefing papers to senior management to inform operational and strategic decision-making, including analysis of legal risks and opportunities.

Collaborating across the business on strategic initiatives and projects, providing legal advice and expertise, and inspiring high levels of trust and confidence.

Establishing and maintaining effective partnerships with relevant internal and external stakeholders to support operational and strategic decision-making that aligns with ST Vic's strategic objectives and outcomes.

Promote and support safe, inclusive, and flexible team operations.

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Qualifications

A relevant degree in law and a current Victorian legal practicing certificate.

It is an inherent requirement of this position that the employee be ready, willing, and able to perform work outside their ordinary place of residence, including at ST Vic workplaces.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check prior to commencing employment with Safe Transport Victoria. For further information on the position, please refer to the attached position description.

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For a confidential discussion, contact Travis McKay, Director, Legal Services and General Counsel, via email at travis.mckay@safetransport.vic.gov.au or mobile 0431068344.