Job type: Full time / Fixed term until: 30-JUN-2025 Organisation: Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Reference: VG/DFFH/CDS/737108 SP Job posted: 02/09/2024 Closes: 16/09/2024 Classification: Psol Job duration: Fixed term until: 30-JUN-2025 Contact: Janette Lewis | Salary Range: $134,593 - $180,115 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, LGBTQI+ 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.
We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated.
All jobs can be worked flexibly, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from diverse backgrounds and abilities.
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For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs THE ROLE Reporting to the Head of Legal, Public Law and Privacy, the Principal Solicitor will play a central role in managing legal risk for the department on information sharing and privacy related matters and supporting the department to protect clients' privacy and share information to support community wellbeing and the social recovery of Victoria.
The Principal Solicitor will provide expert policy and legal advice to the Ministers, Secretary, the department and relevant administrative offices on a range of public law and privacy and information sharing issues, particularly in relation to the Communities and Families Transformation Program.
The successful candidate will have the lead role in providing oversight of the management of any privacy or other emerging legal issues associated with this project and the delivery of related legal advice.
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE Provide effective leadership and management to a team of employees by:supporting individuals to achieve their potential while maximising their contribution to achieve their goals and outcomes; modelling behaviours integral to good people management and departmental values; managing and monitoring specific improvement objectives in annual improvement plans.
Provide authoritative advice on complex legal and policy issues, and prepare high level briefings and correspondence reflecting a strong understanding of cross government legal policy considerations.
Proactively share information with other areas of the department to support continuous improvement, system learning and effective monitoring and coordination of departmental priorities and obligations.
COVID-19 VACCINATION The department strongly recommends (but does not mandate) that employees maintain their COVID-19 vaccination status in accordance with current ATAGI (Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation) advice , given their individual circumstances.
As of June 2023, DFFH does not require evidence of COVID-19 vaccination status.
HOW TO APPLY All VPS employees (and ex-VPS employees with extended access to the Jobs and Skills Exchange website) MUST apply via the Jobs and Skills Exchange portal.
Applicants are encouraged to apply online.
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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.
Please apply to submit your interest in this position.
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