The Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) is an independent statutory authority, whose primary function is to regulate members of the teaching profession.About us The VIT's vision is to ensure that Victorian learners have the best teachers. All our work focusses on raising the quality of teaching, and providing for the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.We are committed to building an inclusive workforce where the full potential of all employees is reached and our differences are embraced. The VIT supports and enables employees to work safely in a discrimination-free environment and enjoy equal opportunities.By joining the team at VIT, you will work within a friendly, high-performance culture with a focus on people and their development.Benefits includeflexible working arrangementsconsultative leadership team who cares about staff, and actively supports career and professional developmentpositive and active social cultureaccess to a wide variety of leave options and salary packaging arrangementsstrong commitment to equity, including through a comprehensive Gender Equity Action planmental health and wellbeing initiativesEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)'A grade' office building with 4.5-star energy rating and modern end-of-trip facilities - only minutes from Southern Cross station.Be part of a workforce who share VIT's vision and are committed to contributing to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.The VIT is seeking an experienced and highly regarded legal professional to provide the corporate legal function in a pivotal executive level role.Reporting to the CEO and working closely with the Executive Management Team and VIT Council, you will provide authoritative leadership, management and hands on delivery of VIT's corporate legal function, ensuring robust governance, legal compliance & effective risk management frameworks are embedded across the organisation.About the role This role deals with legal, and governance matters across a broad portfolio including:Provide strategic legal & governance advice to the CEO, Executive, Council and business areas on complex and sensitive governance matters.Lead & oversee VIT's FOI, privacy and information governance functions, ensuring compliance with legislative obligations.Advise on governance frameworks, statutory interpretation, delegations and organisational decision-making processes.Identify and manage enterprise legal risk, supporting strong governance and compliance outcomes across the organisation.Oversee complex corporate legal matters including contracts, procurement, information-sharing arrangements and statutory requests.Contribute to governance improvements, legislative reform activities and organisational policy development.Act as a trusted legal advisor at Executive Management Team and Council meetings on complex governance and risk matters.Please refer to the position description for full details of the role requirements.About you You are a highly experienced legal professional with significant expertise in governance, regulatory and public sector legal frameworks. You are recognised for your sound judgement, technical expertise and ability to navigate complexity, ambiguity and organisational risk with confidence and professionalism.You are comfortable working autonomously in a sole counsel role while remaining collaborative, pragmatic and solutions focussed on your approach.Strong experience in public sector, government, regulatory or governance environments.Deep expertise in governance frameworks, statutory interpretation, FOI, privacy, compliance and enterprise risk management.Exceptional written & verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex legal issues clearly and practically.Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing capability at executive level.A hands-on, adaptable approach with the ability to balance strategic advisory responsibilities with operational delivery.High level of integrity, professionalism and sound judgement.How to apply If you are an experienced legal professional seeking a challenging and rewarding executive opportunity where you can draw on your expertise, influence and trusted advice, we encourage you to apply.Please submit your current resume and a cover letter outlining your skills and experience against the key selection criteria.Recruitment and selection process During the recruitment and selection process, shortlisted applicants may be asked to submit to various assessment tools and pre-employment screenings. This may include consent to conduct a nationally coordinated criminal history check.#J-18808-Ljbffr