About the Organisation

EPA works to prevent and reduce the harmful effect of pollution and waste on Victoria’s environment and people. We work with community, industry and businesses. As the needs of Victorians change, we must be equipped to adapt and respond to a range of factors.

We are a workplace committed to new ways of working, EPA celebrates diversity of people and lifestyles. We offer a wide range of practical options to support both your work and personal life.

The EPA Experience

• See the impact in the communities we live in: at EPA you see your work first-hand
• Range of internal working groups, networks and volunteering opportunities
• On-the-job training for a wide range of environmental roles
• Flexible start and finish times, as well as compressed work week options

About the role:

• As a member of a team, you will be responsible for leading civil litigation matters at the EPA, as well as supporting legal reviews of regulatory activity such as permissions and notices, and corporate legal affairs. The position requires agility to undertake broader legal work as EPA’s demands and priorities require.

In this role you will:

• Advise, initiate, or respond to Victorian Civil Administration Tribunal (“VCAT”) and Supreme Court litigation, prepare and implement management strategies for legal proceedings.
• Appear on behalf of EPA at Magistrates Courts, Country Court and/or VCAT; and prepare and instruct external solicitors and/or counsel in a range of litigation matters when needed.
• Develop legal policy, procedures, and guidelines for consideration by a Principal Solicitor, and contribute to strategic policy development.
• Lead and role model high standards of performance, accountability, collaboration, ethics, and integrity.
• As required based on prioritised demand, conduct legal reviews and provide strategic legal advice on moderately complex matters including statutory permissions, regulatory notices, and other regulatory activity.

Skills and experience:

• Admitted to practice as an Australian legal practitioner under the Legal Profession Uniform Law Application Act 2014, with a minimum of four years post admission experience.
• A relevant tertiary degree and/or post graduate qualifications in law.
• Experience in providing authoritative legal advice and advocacy on regulatory matters, preferably within Government.
• Advanced management skills and demonstrated capability to deliver projects and services to plan
• Proven ability to work as an effective member of a cohesive team; proven capability to build and sustain enduring relationships to enable the collaborative delivery of outcomes and achievement of goals and targets. 

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How to Apply

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Applicants Should Submit:

• Cover letter; addressing your experience, the key selection criteria, motivations, and suitability to the role.
• Resume; including contact details of two referees.

For any enquiries relating to this role, please reach out to [email protected], using the subject line: Senior Solicitor enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Need to know more?

All prospective employees will also undergo a National Criminal Record Check prior to an offer of employment. You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Preferred candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including, but not limited to, police checks, reference checks and role related security clearances.

EPA Victoria recognises the value of the diversity, strength, and knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as we work with Traditional Owners to care for our environment. We provide a culturally safe and embracing work environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to merit, equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. We believe our workforce should represent the diversity of the lands upon which we reside; and we actively embrace staff of different abilities, orientations, backgrounds, faiths, and genders.

About the Organisation

EPA works to prevent and reduce the harmful effect of pollution and waste on Victoria’s environment and people. We work with community, industry and businesses. As the needs of Victorians change, we must be equipped to adapt and respond to a range of factors.

We are a workplace committed to new ways of working, EPA celebrates diversity of people and lifestyles. We offer a wide range of practical options to support both your work and personal life.

A position description is attached.