Environment Protection Authority Victoria · 664 Collins Street, Docklands VIC 3008, Australia
About the Organisation
EPA is currently transitioning to a new operating model, creating a range of opportunities across the organisation. We’re looking for talented people to join us and contribute to EPA’s important work protecting Victoria’s environment and community.
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:
Housed within the Corporate Legal and Information Governance Branch, the Solicitor - Corporate Governance and Advice role provides high-quality legal advice and services across governance, public law, privacy, information governance, commercial, contractual and regulatory matters. Working with appropriate autonomy on complex matters, you will help manage legal risk, support sound organisational decisions and deliver practical legal solutions that strengthen trust in EPA as Victoria's independent environmental regulator.
In this role you will:
Provide timely, accurate and practical advice on governance, commercial, regulatory and public law matters.
Identify and manage legal risk through clear advice, sound legal analysis and effective stakeholder engagement.
Support disputes, litigation, investigations and enforcement matters, including briefs and instructions to external solicitors and counsel.
Advise on privacy, information management, statutory compliance, contracts and corporate governance obligations.
Build trusted relationships and strengthen legal knowledge across EPA through collaboration and practical guidance.
Skills and experience:
A relevant tertiary and/or postgraduate qualification in Law, admission as an Australian Legal Practitioner, and a Victorian practising certificate or eligibility to hold one. Ideally, you will have at least four years post-admission experience.
Demonstrated experience providing clear, accurate and practical legal advice across administrative law, statutory interpretation, commercial and contractual matters, governance, litigation, dispute resolution or regulatory decision-making.
Ability to manage legal matters of varying complexity, prepare and review legal documents and briefs, and work effectively with external solicitors and counsel.
Strong knowledge of public sector governance, evidence, court and tribunal processes, regulatory frameworks and relevant legislation, or the ability to acquire this knowledge quickly.
Well-developed communication, stakeholder engagement and relationship-management skills, with a commitment to continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
Additional Requirements
Applicants must be Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa.
Application Process
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