Organisation: Department of Transport and Planning
Reference: 5326
About the Role
*This is a Fixed Term position until 14th of September 2025
This position is responsible for providing high quality advice on a wide range of legal issues with a focus on a broad range of commercial and operational matters relating to the transport network. The Senior Lawyer, Transport Operations is expected to deliver high quality client service and timely, clear and pragmatic legal advice and related services. This position will undertake a wide variety of work across the Office of the General Counsel.
Provide high quality advice on a wide range of legal issues relating to commercial and operational matters, including the development and delivery of transport projects, road and public transport operator contracts, network integration and planning, major project interfaces, public private partnerships, franchising arrangements, alliance contract arrangements, property, construction, intellectual property and all associated contractual issues.
Draft and review a range of legal documentation, including commercial, property and construction agreements, dealing with sensitive issues, and conduct negotiations to settle documentation.
Establish and maintain strong partnerships with relevant stakeholders to support delivery of the Department's objectives.
Identify and escalate as necessary potential legal risk to the Department, implement risk mitigation strategies with the relevant business areas.
Undertake high level research and analysis of complex legal and policy issues and prepare reports, briefs and correspondence on legal issues and proposals at an advanced level.
Perform other duties and tasks as directed, including undertaking work from other Branches in the Office of the General Counsel.
Key Selection Criteria
The DTP is seeking a legal expert with experience in providing high-quality advice on commercial and operational matters within the transport sector, including project development, network integration, and public-private partnerships. The ideal candidate will have strong research and analytical skills, with proven expertise in negotiation, drafting legal advice, and handling complex legal documentation in commercial, property, and construction law. Excellent communication, organisation, and collaboration skills are essential, along with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities within tight deadlines.
Qualifications and Experience
Mandatory
Admitted, or eligible to be admitted, as a lawyer in Victoria.
Experience in planning law and transport construction interface agreements will be viewed favorably.
What we offer
Meaningful work making Victorian communities more accessible and liveable
Professional growth and development opportunities across the department and the wider Victorian Public Services
A hybrid working model focused on collaboration and teamwork
Optimal work-life balance initiatives including flexible working arrangements
Opportunity to work across multiple urban and suburban hubs
We prioritise the development of a safe and inclusive culture
Culture Value
We are an equal opportunity employer, embracing a diverse range of applicants such as veterans, and people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA community members, individuals with disabilities and/or health conditions, as well as those from varied faith and cultural backgrounds. At our department, we prioritize the development of a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture through shared actions and behaviours that align with our strategy and direction. This empowers our employees to effectively contribute to our goals.
How to Apply
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Applications close at 11:59 PM on Wednesday 18th of September 2024.
Please include a resume and cover letter. All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We're unable to consider email or manual applications.
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Adel Mohamed, Senior Legal Counsel, Transport Operations
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Job type:
Full Time - Fixed Term
Job classification:
VPSG5
Contact:
****** - Senior Legal Counsel, Transport Operations Adel Mohamed - ******
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