The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a safe, respected and valued life.
Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTIQA+ equality, veterans, women and youth. The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are disadvantaged and vulnerable.
We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people's homes, residential facilities and secure settings across metropolitan, rural and regional Victoria.
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Job Details
Department: Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Work Type: Ongoing - full time Job Function: Legal Classification: Sol3 Work Location: Morwell Reference: VG/DFFH/564732 Closing Date: 07-Oct-2025 Salary Range: $97,955 - $111,142 Job Duration: N/A Attachments: (PDF, 257KB)
Position Description
Contact: Stefanie Schweiger
0437387613 stefanie.schweiger@dffh.vic.gov.au
Position Details
THE ROLE
The Solicitor role in the Statewide Child Protection Litigation Office (Statewide CPLO) is responsible for providing legal services including advice, support and representation for child protection. The solicitor is required to appear and conduct litigation matters in various courts including the Children's Court of Victoria, Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT), and related jurisdictions.
You will work predominantly with one of Statewide CPLO's legal teams and will travel to various Children's Court locations and child protection offices.
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE
- Appear on behalf of the Secretary on child protection matters in the Children's Court and in related jurisdictions, such as VCAT.
- Proactively manage allocated child protection litigation files with supervision, including effective client liaison and inter-party communication and negotiation.
- Provide well-reasoned legal advice, briefings and correspondence.
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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 visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)
Please apply to submit your interest in this position.
Job details Department: Department of Families, Fairness and Housing
Job Reference: VG/DFFH/564732
Location: Morwell
Work Type: Ongoing - full time
Job Function: Legal
Classification: Sol3
Salary Range: $97,955 - $111,142
Job Duration: N/A
Date posted: 23-Sep-2025
Application Close Date: 07-Oct-2025
Attachments: (PDF, 257KB)
Position Description
Contact:
Stefanie Schweiger
0437387613 stefanie.schweiger@dffh.vic.gov.au