What’s on Offer

Exciting senior leadership role

Highly collaborative and inclusive team environment

Broad range of meaningful work in the emergency services sector

Permanent position with great conditions, including access to RDOs

Working with us provides:

Flexibility based on business requirements

Uniquely rewarding work in the service of the Victorian community

Support for education, career and professional development

Enterprise Agreement salary increases

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Novated lease options and superannuation salary sacrifice

An unrivalled suite of physical and mental health and wellbeing support services

Access to a yearly sports voucher

Discounted health insurance

Free gym facilities

Access to a Rostered Day Off.

About the Role

Supporting General Counsel in the provision of specialist in-house legal services to Fire Rescue Victoria, the work is broad and encompasses contract and commercial law (reviewing and drafting of contractual and relationship agreements), public law, procurement, property, information technology, intellectual property, debt recovery, privacy and Freedom of Information, risk and compliance, advocacy and statutory interpretation.

The position involves extensive internal and external stakeholder engagement, including management and mentoring of legal and non-legal staff and has a regular interface and close working relationship with the Fire Rescue Victoria Executive Leadership Team.

Functional Accountabilities include:

Provide expert and authoritative oral and written legal advice on a diverse range of complex and challenging matters;

Negotiate, draft and settle a range of complex commercial and relationship documents to promote the initiatives, strategic goals and policies of Fire Rescue Victoria and to protect Fire Rescue Victoria’s financial and legal position;

Coordinate external legal advice where required, including briefing external legal firms and/or counsel on specific cases and managing these for Fire Rescue Victoria;

Mentor, coach and provide internal advice to staff on legal matters, including identifying which matters are legal and those that are management decisions and providing expertise to frame the right legal questions and to assist with commercial matters;

Analyse and interpret complex legislation at a high level and provide guidance and direction on Fire Rescue Victoria’s legislative obligations and policy issues.

What you will need to Succeed

To be successful in this position, you will have:

A Law degree, admission as an Australian Lawyer, and a current legal practicing certificate;

Demonstrated experience working in a senior legal role with a focus on public sector and corporate/commercial law;

An ability to manage multiple competing priorities;

The ability and judgment to provide advice and solutions under limited supervision is essential;

Superior drafting and communication skills;

Experience in supervising and mentoring legal and non-legal staff;

Experience in liaising with senior internal and external stakeholders;

In-house experience, expertise in major projects (Desirable)

Serving the Community, valuing teamwork, having integrity, showing respect and being accountable are core values at Fire Rescue Victoria. We are looking for candidates who are committed to upholding our organisational values and behaviours as they guide our work and shape our culture.

About Us

Fire Rescue Victoria is a modern fire and rescue service that meets the needs of twenty-first century Victoria. Fire Rescue Victoria comprises of 4500 dedicated employees who serve and protect communities throughout Melbourne and Victoria’s major regional centres.

We value and respect workplace diversity and seek to build a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, religious beliefs, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with a disability and people who are diverse in gender and sexuality.

How to Apply

Please apply via Seek by submitting a tailored cover letter and resume addressing the qualifications and work experience criteria listed.

Applications will be reviewed when received and suitable candidates will be contacted for interview at that time. You are encouraged to apply early to ensure you don’t miss this opportunity.

If you require any assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment and selection process, please contact Recruitment Business Partner Amelia Mazzotta at [email protected]

Important Information

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident to apply for this position.