Overview Senior Lawyer, Negligence, Litigation and Redress Unit – Department of Education
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About Us The Department of Education (the department) is responsible for delivering and regulating state-wide learning and development services to approximately one-third of all Victorians across the early childhood and school education sectors. The department is one of Victoria\'s biggest employers, with approximately 80,000 teaching staff and around 5,000 public service employees.
The Role The purpose of this role is to strategically advise on and coordinate litigated and non-litigated negligence claims against the department. The Senior Lawyer – Negligence Litigation will have strong legal skills and a keen interest in managing requests for advice and litigation brought against the department with the assistance and supervision of the Principal Lawyer and Managers. The role will provide high quality, timely and practical legal advice on complex, high risk or sensitive matters, to a range of departmental clients (including Ministers, the Secretary, executives, regional directors, managers, school principals and school councils) often within short timeframes. The role requires a strategic, decisive and experienced litigation lawyer with a sensitive and compassionate approach given the nature of the claims and reputational risks for the department.
Responsibilities Strategically advise on and coordinate litigated and non-litigated negligence claims against the department.
Provide high quality, timely and practical legal advice on complex, high risk or sensitive matters to a range of departmental clients.
Why join us? Be part of a passionate, high-performing team – Legal Division is proud to be a 2023 finalist of the Australian Law Awards 'In-house team of the year'.
Meaningful work that is varied, satisfying and rewarding – help shape Victoria\'s future, serve the community and follow your ambition. Learn more about careers in the public service.
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements — Part time, adaptable start and finish times, work from home to help manage your work and personal commitments.
Competitive salary – Bi-annual salary increases in line with the Victorian Public Service Enterprise Agreement.
Diversity and inclusion – The department is committed to creating an inclusive organisation that represents the community it serves.
Values – Public sector values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights.
Employee assistance program — For emotional, mental and general psychological wellbeing and support.
How To Apply For more details regarding this position please see attached position description for the capabilities to address in application. Applicants are required to submit a CV and a cover letter (no more than 2 pages).
The department values diversity and inclusion in all forms — gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information visit the Department website and the Diversity and Inclusion page. Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person. Information about the Department of Education\'s operations and employment conditions can be located at a confidential discussion regarding the role, please contact Samantha Burris, or Sabrine Daniels,, Principal Lawyer and Managers, Legal Division.
Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Education will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Please let us know via phone or email if you require any adjustments to ensure your full participation in the recruitment process or if you need the ad or any attachments in an accessible format.
Applications close 11:59pm on Monday 6 October, 2025.
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Legal
Industries
Legal Services
Note: This job description has been refined to remove extraneous boilerplate and ensure accessible formatting.
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