Senior Lawyer, Construction and Property Law Unit Job posted: 15/11/2024Be part of a passionate, high-performing team - Legal Division is proud to be a 2023 finalist of the Australian Law Awards 'In-house team of the year'.About usThe 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 also one of Victoria's biggest employers, with approximately 80,000 teaching staff and around 5,000 public service employees.The Legal Division provides highly valued legal services to support the delivery of the department's strategic objectives, key reforms, and to manage legal risk. In doing so, Legal Division provides direct, practical, and strategic legal advice to portfolio ministers, the secretary, other senior staff, and over 1,600 government schools, supporting approximately over 650,000 Victorian Government school students.About the role - fixed term, full-time for 3 yearsAn exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced senior or mid-level lawyer to join the Construction and Property Law Unit (CPLU) of the Department of Education (DE). Senior Lawyers in the CPLU contribute to the provision of specialist legal advice and services to the Victorian School Building Authority and Victorian government schools, assisting in complex related matters supporting early childhood and schools in Victoria.Victoria is the 'Education State' and we are delivering the largest education infrastructure upgrade in Victoria's history including construction of brand new government schools, upgrades of existing schools, and delivery of new kindergartens.About youYou are commercially minded and provide high quality and practical legal advice.You have strong drafting skills including drafting leases and licences.Highly organised, you can work with minimal supervision, prioritise tasks and competing demands, and manage risk.You have excellent written communication skills.You build strong interpersonal relationships and can manage stakeholder relationships.Bachelor's law degree with admission to practice law in Victoria (or ability to be admitted if role is offered) and minimum of 3 years PAE.Culture and BenefitsThe CPLU is a close team of property and construction lawyers responsible for providing legal support on a wide range of commercial property and construction matters to DE.We are focused on providing a workplace environment that is rewarding, enjoyable, healthy, and productive for all employees, where contributions are valued and recognised, expectations are clear, and treatment is fair and equitable.Be part of a passionate, high-performing team - Legal Division is proud to be a 2023 finalist of the Australian Law Awards 'In-house team of the year'.Flexible and hybrid working arrangements - Part time, flexible start and finish times, work from home to help manage your work and personal commitments.Competitive salary - Bi-annual salary increases in line with the Victorian Public Service Enterprise Agreement.Diversity and inclusion - As one of Victoria's largest employers, the department is committed to creating an organisation that is inclusive and ensuring it has a workforce that represents the community it serves.Values - The department has adopted the public sector values which are set out in the Code of Conduct for Victorian Public Sector Employees, which are Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership, and Human Rights. The department's Values underpin how we interact with colleagues, students, families, members of the community, suppliers, and government.Employee assistance program - For emotional, mental, and general psychological wellbeing and support.How to ApplyApplicants 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 the attached position description. For a confidential discussion, please phone Fiona Slattery () or Katherine Bulog (), Principal Lawyers and Managers, Construction and Property Law Unit. Job type: Full time / 3 years Job classification: VPSG5 Contact: Katherine Bulog and Fiona Slattery and