About The Role
This position is Fixed Term - Full Time until 28-SEP-2026. An exceptional opportunity 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.
* 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.
* 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.
Further Information
Applications close 11:59pm on 14 October 2025
The Department of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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