Senior Solicitor, Workplace Relations & Occupational Safety
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* Contribute to meaningful work across diverse and complex workplace relations matters within the public sector
* Be part of a high-performing, collaborative team that values knowledge-sharing and continuous improvement
* Hybrid work - enjoy the flexibility of office and remote work
* Ongoing | Full time (consideration may be given to 0.8 FTE)
* VPS 5 $113,022 - $136,747 plus superannuation per annum (depending on experience)
About This Role
* Contribute to meaningful work across diverse and complex workplace relations matters within the public sector
* Be part of a high-performing, collaborative team that values knowledge-sharing and continuous improvement
* Hybrid work - enjoy the flexibility of office and remote work
* Ongoing | Full time (consideration may be given to 0.8 FTE)
* VPS 5 $113,022 - $136,747 plus superannuation per annum (depending on experience)
About The VGSO
The Victorian Government Solicitor's Office (VGSO) serves the rule of law exclusively for the State.
The VGSO provides responsive legal services exclusively for the Victorian Government and the broader Victorian Public Sector. The VGSO is at the centre of legal change, reform and problem-solving, and operates as a service-driven legal professional practice and strives for excellence in this competitive environment. In all aspects of our work, we are committed to our values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Insight, Collaboration and Excellence.
About Our Branch And Role
Our Workplace Relations and Occupational Safety Team is a busy and high performing team of 20 lawyers - we provide specialist legal services to the Victorian Government and the broader Victorian Public Sector as part of our employment, workplace investigations, industrial, discrimination and occupational health and safety practice. We also work closely with specialists in other branches of the VGSO in areas of law such as information sharing, constitutional and public law, commercial law and administrative decision making.
The matters we work on are fascinating and complex and often of significant public interest.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Workplace Relations or OHS lawyer to join the team, and assist in responding to the ever-growing demand for our legal services.
In our team you will have the opportunity to work on a range of matters, including:
* Enterprise agreement interpretation and industrial disputes;
* Employment-related litigation (including unfair dismissal, EEO and general protections claims) and sexual harassment and discrimination claims;
* Advice on employment-related issues (including workplace behaviour, workplace investigations, bullying, sexual harassment and discrimination);
* Advice on public law related matters, including advice relating to public service and public sector executives; and
* Occupational health and safety matters.
Your Skills And Experience
Fantastic opportunity for a workplace relations lawyer with at least 3 - 4 years PQE to join our growing Workplace Relations Team at the VGSO
We're Looking For Someone Who Brings
* Strong legal research and analytical skills, with a demonstrated ability to navigate complex legal issues
* Expert written and oral communication, delivering advice that is clear, authoritative, and tailored to client needs
* Excellent interpersonal and client relationship management skills, with a collaborative and professional approach
* Experience in workplace relations and/or occupational health and safety law – desirable but not essential
Benefits
VGSO offers an inclusive, collegiate and collaborative work environment where you will be well-supported and mentored to develop your knowledge. You will also be given excellent career opportunities to progress and develop within the organisation.
At VGSO, we strive to be a learning organisation, where professional growth and continuous learning are central to our employee experience. We offer an in-house CPD program, professional memberships, leadership and professional development training and mentoring opportunities.
VGSO embraces flexibility and recognises the importance of work-life balance. We offer a flexible hybrid work arrangement, allowing employees to spend half of their time working remotely and the other half in the office. This setup encourages collaboration and strengthens team connections, while supporting your ability to achieve a healthy work-life balance.
How To Apply
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, apply now
Click 'Apply Now' to start your application. Applications must include:
* a cover letter (no longer than 2 pages)
* resume
Please note it is not a requirement to respond to the Key Selection Criteria separately but applicants should outline their relevant skills/experience and suitability to the role in their cover letter.
To find out more about this role, please view the position description attached. Alternatively, you can contact Kate Miller, Talent Acquisition Business Partner, on 0403 353 909 or by email at careers@vgso.vic.gov.au
Applications close at 11:59pm on Tuesday, 29 July 2025
Preferred candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including but not limited to, reference checks, pre-employment misconduct screening and criminal record checks.
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