About This Role Help shape legal decisions across government and public services. Run important tribunal and enforcement matters that affect Victorians. Work on varied legal issues with skilled lawyers and supportive leaders. Build strong advocacy skills in a fast‑moving government legal team. Fixed‑term, full‑time role for 2 years, earning $100,894 – $114,476 per year, plus super. What You Will Do As a solicitor, you will provide legal advice and support across regulatory and enforcement matters. You will work on tribunal cases, internal reviews and complex legal issues affecting government operations. You Will prepare clear legal briefings and advice for ministers, executives and business areas manage complex VCAT matters and support enforcement action act as instructing solicitor and appear before tribunals when required conduct sensitive prosecutions on behalf of the department build productive working relationships while managing competing priorities About You You must be admitted to practice as a lawyer of the Supreme Court of Victoria. You should also have at least two years of post‑admission experience. You Should Also Have strong advocacy skills across courts and tribunals sound knowledge of administrative law and statutory interpretation experience working in a government regulatory setting the ability to communicate clearly, solve problems and work well with others Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy. Adjustments to the recruitment and selection process If you require adjustments, please let us know. Child safe statement of commitment The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, or whose lives may be impacted by our work. #J-18808-Ljbffr