THE ROLE Reporting to the General Counsel, the Senior Legal Officer provides high quality legal advice on the operational requirements of the Social Services Regulator (SSR) established under the Social Services Regulations Act 2021 (Vic) that underpins all aspects of the Social Services regulator scheme (Scheme). This position assists the General Counsel in ensuring the Scheme is administered in accordance all relevant legislation and the Victorian public sector and Scheme values. The role includes providing legal services to support the Social Services Regulator, SSR executives and SSR Consultative Committee to execute their functions. It provides opportunities to work closely with regulatory teams. The role also has a strong focus on organisational improvement and collaboration. ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE Provide strategic, risk-based legal advice on social service regulation and laws, and legal issues related to the Regulator's functions, including complaints, notifications, investigations and a broad range of administrative law, legislative interpretation and corporate governance relating to the operation of the Regulator and other related matters. Work closely with the policy and operational teams to support the translation of legal advice and statutory interpretation into operational policy. Provide sound legal advice to guide day to day operations, including, but not limited to, contract negotiation and management, employment, public sector obligations and management of any litigation. Support the development and enhancement of guidance and communication materials. This includes, but is not limited to, internal policy and procedure manuals, brochures, fact sheets, website content, online forms/applications, etc. Support the General Counsel in the delivery of high quality, stakeholder focused and cost-effective legal services in relation to highly complex and sensitive matters. Support and enhance governance arrangements to support effective and efficient management and decision making which is compliant with a wide range of public sector organisational responsibilities (e.g. privacy and data protection, freedom of information, OH&S). Please open the position description to read more. HOW TO APPLY Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats. Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria. Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process. Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening. For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please contact SSR at Humanresources@ssr.vic.gov.au. Please apply to submit your interest in this position.