Job description
About the Organisation
EPA works to prevent and reduce the harmful effect of pollution and waste on Victoria’s environment and people. We work with community, industry and businesses. As the needs of Victorians change, we must be equipped to adapt and respond to a range of factors.
We are a workplace committed to new ways of working, EPA celebrates diversity of people and lifestyles. We offer a wide range of practical options to support both your work and personal life.
The EPA Experience
- See the impact in the communities we live in: at EPA you see your work first-hand
- Range of internal working groups, networks and volunteering opportunities
- On-the-job training for a wide range of environmental roles
- Flexible start and finish times, as well as compressed work week options
About the role
You will be responsible for conducting legal reviews and providing legal advice on regulatory activity such as permissions and notices, as well as supporting litigation and corporate legal affairs, including commercial risk.
In this role you will:
- Under direction of a Principal Solicitor, conduct legal reviews and provide strategic legal advice on a range of moderately complex matters
- As required, provide advice on Victorian Civil Administration Tribunal (VCAT) matters such as review of regulatory notices and FOI decisions, and Court litigation.
- As required, assist with legal requirements in support of EPA’s corporate and commercial portfolio; assist in the response to Freedom of Information (FOI) requests.
Skills and experience
- A relevant tertiary degree and/or post graduate qualifications in law.
- Admitted to practice as an Australian legal practitioner under the Legal Profession Uniform Law Application Act 2014.
- An unrestricted practicing certificate issued in Victoria and at least two years post admission experience is desirable.
- Experience in providing authoritative legal advice on regulatory matters, preferably within Government.
How to Apply
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Applicants should submit:
- Cover letter; addressing your experience, the key selection criteria, motivations, and suitability to the role.
- Resume; including contact details of two referees.
For any enquiries relating to this role, please reach out to [email protected] using the subject line: Solicitor, Advice enquiry via EthicalJobs.
Need to know more?
All prospective employees will also undergo a National Criminal Record Check prior to an offer of employment. You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Preferred candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including, but not limited to, police checks, reference checks and role related security clearances.
EPA Victoria recognises the value of the diversity, strength, and knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as we work with Traditional Owners to care for our environment. We provide a culturally safe and embracing work environment.
We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to merit, equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. We believe our workforce should represent the diversity of the lands upon which we reside; and we actively embrace staff of different abilities, orientations, backgrounds, faiths, and genders.
A position description is attached.