A rewarding opportunity exists for a Senior Solicitor (VPSG 5) within the Legal Services team at Integrity Oversight Victoria (IOV). IOV is the lead oversight body in Victoria's integrity system, providing oversight of the Independent Broad-based Anti-Corruption Commission (IBAC) and other integrity, accountability and investigatory bodies and their officers. Integrity Oversight Victoria also plays a key role in Victoria's public interest disclosure scheme.
The position is a 2-year fixed term position.
Job Overview
Reporting to the Manager, Legal Services, the Senior Solicitor provides authoritative legal advice and services, including supporting investigations, undertaking comprehensive legal research and providing advice on operational matters and policy to executive management to support the organisation's oversight of the Victorian integrity system.
While some working from home can be accommodated, the role does require regular attendance in the office to access secure and sensitive material.
How to apply
Please click the "Apply now" button on this advertisement. Applications should include a:
- resume
- covering letter outlining your interest in the position and
- response to the Key Selection Criteria (two pages max)
VPS employees are strongly encouraged to apply for this position via the Jobs and Skills Exchange portal.
Other relevant information:
For further information regarding IOV please visit our website at . For enquiries regarding the position please phone the contact person listed in the position description.
IOV values the contribution of all employees and fair and equitable treatment of all people is integral to all activities. As such, IOV will make reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities.
Employment of successful candidates will be subject to:
- Reference checks, completion of a pre-employment misconduct screening declaration and consent form, and a pre-employment criminal record check.
- Undertaking an oath or affirmation as prescribed in Section 30 of the Integrity Oversight Victoria Act 2011.
- A Negative Vetting 1 security clearance is mandatory and will be required to be obtained once engaged and maintained for the duration of employment with Integrity Oversight Victoria.
Integrity Oversight Victoria is committed to maintaining the privacy of personal information. Personal information received during the recruitment process will be managed in accordance with the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014. Integrity Oversight Victoria recruitment processes include considering and responding to your job application. In some circumstances, in order to assess your suitability for the role, we may seek to contact one or more referees who are not specified in your application. Any proposal to contact an unspecified referee will be discussed with you first and your consent will be sought before doing so. A failure by you to provide consent to contact unspecified referees may, in some circumstances, result in your application not being considered further. You may request access to your personal information by contacting Integrity Oversight Victoria.
