Principal Legal Practice Adviser Salary: $130,673 - $174,869 (Plus Superannuation) Ongoing role Usual hours of work: Full time (flexibility may be available) Usual work location: 1 Spring Street, Melbourne / Hybrid working arrangements (flexibility may be available) The Role This Department supports a diverse range of portfolios, including: Jobs and Industry; Creative Industries; Medical Research; Tourism, Sport and Major Events; Outdoor Recreation; Economic Growth; Community Sport; Small Business; Skills and TAFE; Regional Development; and Employment. Reporting to the Executive Director and General Counsel, Legal and Legislation, the Principal Legal Practice Adviser provides high level strategic advice and operational support to the Office of the General Counsel and the Legal and Legislation Branch more generally. The Team The position of Principal Legal Practice Adviser forms a part of the Corporate Services Group and Legal and Legislation Branch. The Branch's role is to provide high quality legal and legislative advice and services on a broad range of matters across the Department. There is always a great variety of interesting work. About You You will provide high level operational and strategic advice on matters involving the Legal and Legislation Branch, to proactively support the development of continuous improvement projects and work with senior stakeholders to support the delivery of priority outcomes. You will be required to proactively build and maintain positive relationships with key internal and external stakeholders. You will be required to maintain an up-to-date knowledge of current internal and external issues and risks, to make recommendations and offer options for decision making for the General Counsel. In addition, you may be required to prepare and lead the review of reports, briefings, submissions, correspondence, and other advice on complex and sensitive issues to ensure quality and timeliness of advice and facilitate effective decision-making. You will also work with the Legal Practice Coordinator to ensure the timely and effective management of budgets and workforce resource planning; procurement; maintain and develop processes and systems to ensure efficient operations; champion the use of technology to support our provision of legal services. Further Information For a confidential discussion, please contact Chris Jones, General Counsel, Legal and Legislation Branch at on 0429 107 782 or chris.jonesecodev.vic.gov.au. The department is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to taking the necessary steps to protect children from harm by adopting a preventative, proactive and participatory approach to child safety in accordance with the Child Safe Standards. Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check prior to commencing employment with the Department. For further information on the position, please refer to the attached position description. Please note: We are accredited as a Disability Confident Recruitment (DCR) organsiation and committed to inclusive recruitment. If you require an adjustment to participate in any stage of the recruitment process or have a particular requirement to be communicated with by either telephone or email only, please notify the DJSIR Recruitment Team at recruitmentecodev.vic.gov.au with the position number in the subject line. How to Apply Please click the ‘Apply Now' button. As part of the application process, you will need to provide a copy of your resume and a cover letter. Applications close at midnight on Wednesday, 3 April 2024.