Solicitor, Legal Projects

• Work on significant regulatory reform, litigation and strategic government projects.
• Join DEECA's innovative Legal Projects Team delivering high-priority initiatives for DEECA
• Develop expertise across public law, legislation, dispute resolution and project delivery in a supportive and collaborative environment.

About the role

Looking for more than traditional legal advisory work?

Join DEECA's Legal Projects Team and help deliver significant government reform, regulatory and litigation initiatives. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team of lawyers with advisory, litigation management and regulatory reform expertise, you will partner with project teams across DEECA to solve complex legal problems, manage strategic legal risks and contribute to the design and delivery of major reform. This is a unique opportunity for a talented lawyer to gain exposure to high-profile projects while developing expertise across public law, regulatory reform, legislation and dispute resolution.

About you

We are looking for a motivated and adaptable lawyer who enjoys solving complex problems and working collaboratively to deliver outcomes.

You are comfortable operating in a dynamic environment, partnering with stakeholders across policy, program and project teams to develop practical legal solutions to challenging issues. You are curious, outcomes-focused and keen to broaden your experience.

To be successful, you will have demonstrated experience in providing clear, practical and strategic legal advice in at least two or more of the following areas: public and administrative law, litigation and dispute resolution, statutory interpretation, natural resources and environmental law, regulation and regulatory reform.

Experience in contributing to complex regulatory reform projects will be highly regarded.

You are:

• energised by complex and varied work, and motivated by delivering outcomes that make a difference
• an effective communicator who can explain legal issues clearly to non-legal audiences
• collaborative and relationship-focused
• adaptable and comfortable responding to changing priorities and emerging issues
• keen to learn, develop and contribute to a supportive, high-performing team environment.
  

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• An Australian lawyer, within the meaning of the Legal Profession Uniform Law (Victoria), holding or eligible to hold an Australian practising certificate (mandatory).
• Demonstrated ability to provide legal advice under broad direction in at least two of the following key practice areas: public and administrative law (including litigation), natural resources and environment, statutory interpretation, regulation and regulatory reform.
• Experience in contributing to complex regulatory reform projects will be highly regarded.

This is a fixed term position available for a period 30 June 2028. The work location for this position is 2 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne with hybrid work arrangements available.

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.

Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the Position Description, including the mandatory requirements.

How to Apply:

If you are a current DEECA employee, please apply via DEECA Careers. 

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Applications close 11.59pm on Wednesday, 19 August 2026. 

All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We are unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.

Other relevant information:

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

An inclusive, culturally safe and flexible workplace 

DEECA fosters an inclusive workplace culture and is committed to a fair, accessible, and equitable recruitment process. 

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.  We recognise the strengths, knowledge and perspectives First Nations people bring and DEECA is committed to a culturally safe and respectful workplace.  If you need support to participate, please contact aboriginal.employment@deeca.vic.gov.au. 

We support flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work, varied hours, part-time work and job sharing.  For more information about our recruitment processes, visit applying for a role with us.