Overview
The Department of Education (the department) is responsible for delivering and regulating state-wide learning and development services to approximately one-third of all Victorians across the early childhood and school education sectors. The department is one of Victoria's biggest employers, with approximately 80,000 teaching staff and around 5,000 public service employees. The Legal Division provides legal services to support the department's strategic objectives, key reforms and to manage legal risk, offering direct, practical and strategic legal advice to portfolio ministers, the secretary, senior staff and over 1,600 government schools, supporting over 650,000 Victorian Government school students.
About the Role
Ongoing, full-time opportunity for a Legal Officer to work in the Legislation and Government Law Unit (LGLU), located in the Commercial and Legislation Law (CAL) branch of the Department of Education's Legal Division. LGLU provides advice and manages projects related to the department's legislative and regulatory agenda, governance, and responses to innovative policy initiatives. Work includes technical and complex legal analysis, legal advice, legislative drafting, legal policy, project management and stakeholder engagement. The primary responsibility is to support the work of LGLU including the development, management and implementation of legislative and regulatory projects, such as the creation of new and amending primary legislation, and drafting subordinate instruments (regulations, orders, notices). It is an excellent opportunity to advance a legal career in an in-house government practice. The role is open to applicants with a Bachelor\'s degree of Laws (or equivalent) or those who will complete a Bachelor\'s degree (or equivalent) in 2025.
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 and varied work with opportunities to shape Victoria's future; visit Careers Victoria to learn more about public service careers.
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements — Part-time options, flexible start and finish times, and work-from-home flexibility.
Competitive salary – Bi-annual salary increases in line with the Victorian Public Service Enterprise Agreement.
Diversity and inclusion – The department is committed to an inclusive workforce representing the community it serves.
Values – Public sector values of Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights.
Employee assistance program — Support for emotional, mental and general wellbeing.
Responsibilities
Contribute to the development, management and implementation of legislative and regulatory projects, including drafting primary legislation and subordinate instruments.
Provide governance and regulatory advice related to the department's operations; engage with stakeholders and manage projects.
Deliver technical and complex legal analysis and advice to internal clients and external parties as required.
Qualifications
Bachelor\'s degree of Laws (or equivalent) or expected completion of the degree in 2025.
How to Apply
Applicants are required to submit a CV and a cover letter summarising their skills and experience (no more than two pages). For more details regarding this position please see attached position description. For a confidential discussion please phone Patrick Moffat-Stokes, Principal Lawyer and Manager, LGLU on. Visit the Victoria Government Careers site for guidelines and tips for applying for government positions.
Further Information
The department values diversity and inclusion in all forms; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Information about work, diversity and inclusion, and employment conditions can be found on the Department website and the Diversity and Inclusion page. Police checks and other pre-employment checks may be required. Please request adjustments for accessibility if needed. Applications close 11:59pm on Sunday 29 September 2025.
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