• Provide trusted legal advice across a diverse organisation
• Flexible work arrangements and ongoing development opportunities
• Support projects that protect Victoria's iconic parks and reserves

About the position

The Legal Counsel provides professional legal advice and support to Parks Victoria to ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, and organisational policies. This role assists in reviewing and negotiating contracts, supporting commercial transactions, providing guidance on operational, legislative and regulatory matters, and contributing to the management of legal risk.

The role works collaboratively with business teams to deliver timely, practical, and clear legal advice that enables operational decision-making while ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. The Legal Counsel contributes to the development and implementation of legal frameworks, policies, and guidance materials to support Parks Victoria's operations.

About Parks Victoria

Parks Victoria is a statutory authority of the Victorian Government acting in accordance with the Parks Victoria Act 2018.

Parks Victoria's estate attracts more than 100 million visits every year and we are committed to providing accessible, enjoyable, diverse programs and destinations while protecting and enhancing environmental and cultural values.

We work in partnership with Traditional Owners, government and non-government organisations, private landowners, friends groups, volunteers, licensed tour operators, lessees, research institutes and the broader community to deliver positive environmental, economic and social outcomes for all Victorians.

About the Corporate Services Division

The Corporate Services Division leads the delivery of key enabling functions to support the place-based management and operations in parks, reserves and designated waterways within Parks Victoria's diverse estate. The Division brings together organisational centres of expertise in the delivery of best practice corporate functions that work collectively in providing specialist advice; simple and fit for purpose policies, procedures and business systems; and hands-on support that act as guardrails for Parks Victoria to efficiently and effectively deliver on-ground services in compliance with whole of government and legal requirements.

We're looking for someone with:

• A tertiary qualification in Law and admission to legal practice in Victoria, with post-admission experience providing legal advice in a corporate, government or operational environment.
• Demonstrated experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts, agreements and other legal documentation.
• Strong knowledge of legislation, regulatory frameworks and governance requirements, with the ability to provide practical legal advice that supports business outcomes.
• Excellent legal drafting, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and manage legal risk effectively.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, including the ability to explain complex legal concepts to non-legal audiences and build trusted relationships across an organisation.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities, deliver high-quality advice within timeframes and contribute to continuous improvement of legal processes and practices.

Your application will need to include:

• A Current Resume
• A Cover Letter

Application Close date: Sunday 30th August 2026

Sound like you?

For a confidential discussion about the role, contact Emily Boutard on ••••@parks.vic.gov.au or apply online!

If you don't hold every skill or experience detailed above, please don't rule yourself out. We focus on hiring people who value collaboration and integrity. We value a culture where everyone can be themselves at work, regardless of background, orientation, age or gender.

If this resonates with you, then please consider applying or getting in touch to discuss.

Employment Requirements

Parks Victoria is committed to child safety and has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children, in accordance with the Victorian Child Safe Standards. All prospective employees to undergo a National Police Record Check and Working with Children Check prior to commencing employment.