Lawyer – Safety (Employment, Safety & People team)
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About Us
We are a modern Australian law firm with a leading reputation. We focus on exceptional service, operational excellence and being at the forefront of employee experience. We work closely with Australian and international businesses, organisations and governments.
About Us
We are a modern Australian law firm with a leading reputation. We focus on exceptional service, operational excellence and being at the forefront of employee experience. We work closely with Australian and international businesses, organisations and governments.
About The Role
Our Melbourne Employment, Safety and People team are currently looking for a Lawyer with approximately 1 to 3 years' experience to join the team. This role will work with partners Catherine Dunlop and Dale McQualter predominately on safety matters. Working with a wide variety of clients across the public sector, emergency services, police, defence, health, retail, construction, not-for-profit and transport sectors, this role will advise on the following types of matters:
* Work health and safety (WHS), behavioural investigations and inquests, inquiries and Royal Commissions
* Addressing safety risks and developing safety systems and management reporting
* Employee mental health, safety and well-being issues and in addressing psychosocial hazards
* Bullying and sexual harassment matters
Working in a large collaborative team, this role will offer the opportunity to further develop your expertise and progress your career in a supportive and highly-regarded group.
About You
In order to be successful in this role you will have the following skills and experience:
* Have a client-focused approach with a keen interest in understanding the sector's commercial and regulatory drivers
* Have the ability to demonstrate very good drafting skills and an eye for detail
* Interest in court work
* Some experience working as a lawyer or in in-house working either in employment or safety matters, or experience in disputes, regulation or criminal law with an interest in WHS safety and inquiries/inquests
* Aptitude in being a trusted adviser to clients, particularly during times of crisis
* Be an independent thinker, comfortable with learning new concepts quickly
* Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
Why join Maddocks?
Maddocks Is Simply a Great Place To Do Great Work. We Foster a Culture Of Collaboration, Learning And Engagement Where You Will Experience
A diverse and inclusive workplace: We have been named an employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workforce Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) every year since 2004 along with being named a Silver Employer at the Australian Workplace Equality Index's 2024 LGBTQ Inclusion Awards. We promote diversity internally through our Maddocks Gender Equality Network, Maddocks CALD, Maddocks Disability Inclusion and Maddocks Pride groups.
Career Development: Learn and develop through structured learning and development programs at each stage of your career and study support programs.
Community involvement: give back to the communities in which we operate through our thriving pro bono and grants programs and staff volunteering initiatives.
Work flexibly: work in a hybrid way with part of your week in the office and support to set up your home office.
Wellbeing & Benefits: access to up to 20 weeks paid parental leave, discounted gym memberships & health insurance, salary continuance insurance, Employee Assistance Program and parents and carers wellbeing programs.
Our people are our greatest advocates and we believe this is a result of our inclusive culture and focus on complex and interesting work.
To be eligible for this role you must be legally permitted to work in Australia. Please note that unsolicited applications from agencies will not be considered at this time.
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