About the Role
This position is Fixed Term - Full Time until 28-SEP-2026
An exceptional chance has arisen for an experienced senior or mid-level lawyer to join the Construction and Property Law Unit (CPLU) of the Department of Education (DE).
Senior Lawyers in the CPLU contribute to the provision of specialist legal advice and services to the Victorian School Building Authority and Victorian government schools, assisting in complex related matters supporting early childhood and schools in Victoria.
Victoria is the ‘Education State' and we are delivering the largest education infrastructure upgrade in Victoria's history including construction of brand-new government schools, upgrades of existing schools, and delivery of new kindergartens.
About you
* You are commercially minded and provide high quality and practical legal advice.
* You have strong drafting skills including drafting leases and licences.
* Highly organised, you can work with minimal supervision, prioritise tasks and competing demands, and manage risk.
* You have excellent written communication skills.
* You build strong interpersonal relationships and can manage stakeholder relationships.
Culture and Benefits
The CPLU is a close team of property and construction lawyers responsible for providing legal support on a wide range of commercial property and construction matters to DE.
We are focused on providing a workplace environment that is rewarding, enjoyable, healthy and productive for all employees, where contributions are valued and recognised, expectations are clear, and treatment is fair and equitable.
Why join us?
* Challenging, purpose-based work that makes a difference - Be part of a passionate, high-performing team that helps support life-long learning in Victoria.
* Meaningful work that is varied, satisfying and rewarding – As part of a career in the public sector you can help shape Victoria's future, serve the community and follow your ambition.
Visit https://careers.vic.gov.au/why-work-for-vic to find out more about careers in the public service and the range of careers available.
* Flexible and hybrid working arrangements — Part time, flexible 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 - As one of Victoria's largest employers, the department is committed to creating an organisation that is inclusive and ensuring it has a workforce that represents the community it serves.
* Values – The department has adopted the public sector values which are set out in the Code of Conduct for Victorian Public Sector Employees, which are Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights.
The department's values underpin how we interact with colleagues, students and families, members of the community, suppliers and government.
* Employee assistance program — For emotional, mental and general psychological wellbeing and support
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor's law degree with admission to practice law in Victoria (or ability to be admitted if role is offered) and minimum of 3 years PAE.
About the Department
The department provides a wide range of learning and development support and services.
The department provides policy leadership, plans for the future of education in Victoria and leads key cross-sector collaboration.
The department plays an important system steward role by providing support, guidance, oversight and assurance across early childhood and school education systems, as well as directly providing school education and 50 new early learning centres.
Further Information
For more details regarding this position please see attached position description for the capabilities to address in application.
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 about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website and our Diversity and Inclusion page
Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.
Applicants are required to submit a CV and a cover letter summarising their skills and experience (no more than two pages).
For more details regarding this position, please see the attached position description.
For a confidential discussion, please phone Fiona Slattery (03 9084 8811) or Katherine Bulog (03 7022 0960), Principal Lawyers and Managers, Construction and Property Law Unit.
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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.
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Applications close 11:59pm on 14 October 2025
Required Skill Profession
Lawyers, Judges, And Related Workers