Senior Lawyer

at  Portable Long Service Authority

JOB DESCRIPTION

Location: North West Region | Bendigo
Job type: Full time
Organisation: Portable Long Service Authority
Salary: $106,534 - $128,897
Occupation: Legal
Reference: VG/1809333
Join a growing independent statutory body in regional Victoria as a Senior Lawyer. In this trusted advisory role your professional development and growth will be valued by a collaborative team. Enjoy hybrid working arrangements, generous leave options, a positive and inclusive workplace, and work in brand new facilities at Galkangu Bendigo GovHub.

ABOUT US

The Portable Long Service Authority (the Authority) is a self-funded statutory body established to administer the Long Service Benefits Portability Act 2018. The Act, together with the Long Service Benefits Portability Regulations 2020 provide a Portable Long Service Benefits Scheme. The Authority plays an important role in allowing workers in the community services, contract cleaning and security industries to build up long service benefits based on time in their industry rather than with a single employer. We foster an inclusive and collaborative culture that celebrates achievements and allows everyone to contribute to our success.

Reporting to the Managing Principal Lawyer, the Senior Lawyer’s role is to provide accurate and practical legal advice to support the Portable Long Service Authority’s effective administration of the Long Service Portability Act 2018 (Vic). This is a key trusted advisory role which is embedded in the business supporting operations and other parts of the Authority to ensure operational processes and decisions are founded in sound legal reasoning, while also meeting corporate objectives. This role will pro-actively identify any opportunities for improvement in processes, policies, training and guides to ensure the Portable Long Service Authority delivers procedural fairness and meets legislative obligations and its vision of delivering a quality Portable Long Service Benefits Scheme to protect the benefits of those entitled to them. You will also work closely with the Lawyer and Legal Support Officer to provide advice and mentorship where required.