About This Role
Contribute to government land and property transactions involving both freehold and Crown land
Join a supportive team environment
Hybrid work - enjoy the flexibility of office and remote work
Fixed term (12 months) | Full-time
VPS 2 $60,295 - $77,430 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.
Our place within government ensures we are at the centre of legal change, reform and problem-solving. We operate as a service-driven legal professional practice and strive for excellence in this competitive environment. We role-model the Victorian Public Sector values and VGSO's Our Compass, which guide how we work together in everything we do: Proud of what we do; Value every voice; Learn, grow, thrive; Always evolving; Act with care.
About The Branch
The Commercial, Property and Technology (CP&T) Branch assists government clients to conduct significant transactions and projects, manage their corporate affairs and acquire, manage or dispose of land, goods or services. The branch offers specialist services in IP/IT, property and Native Title. It offers deep commercial expertise with a government perspective.
The Property Team advises government clients in relation to a wide range of leasing, licensing, purchase and sale transactions and public infrastructure developments occurring on Crown and freehold land, involving the private sector and other government agencies.
Many of these land transactions, developments and projects involve substantial financial commitments by government, and the provision of significant infrastructure or services to clients, which include departments and statutory authorities.
About The Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic Conveyancing Clerk to join our Property Team in the CP&T Branch. The Property Team handles government land and property transactions involving both Crown and freehold land, including acquisitions and disposals of land, plans of subdivision, mortgages of land, creations of easement and leasing transactions. Within this role you will provide administrative support duties for a busy and supportive team; this includes undertaking and managing through to completion a wide range of conveyancing transactions via PEXA and SPEAR, and as required, provide conveyancing advice to government clients.
Key Responsibilities
Provide conveyancing services to government clients using digital platforms such as PEXA and SPEAR
Undertake and manage to through completion conveyancing transactions such as purchase, sale and mortgages of land, re-financing arrangements, land subdivisions, easement creation, title dispositions, caveat lodging and removal files
Perform title and Crown land searches, apply for statutory certificates, and undertake due diligence inquiries
Assist with native title extinguishment assessments in relation to land
Interpret and analyse property documents
Provide support to other conveyancing and property team members and colleagues from other Branches in relation to property issues as required
Skills And Experience
Prior administrative support experience, preferably working in a legal office environment
Experience working with PEXA and SPEAR electronic conveyancing and lodging platforms
The ability to communicate effectively and maintain relationships with stakeholders of all levels
Self-starter who takes initiative and has the ability to operate autonomously and in a team environment
Demonstrated ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
High attention to detail with a commitment to service excellence
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.
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 Andrew McLellan, Talent Acquisition Advisor, on or email
Applications close at 11:59pm on Sunday, 22 February 2026
Preferred candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including but not limited to, reference checks, pre-employment misconduct screening and criminal record checks.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Government Administration