Job Description

About the role

Working closely with the Lead Legal Counsel, Projects & Infrastructure and the Chief Legal Officer, this role calls for a dynamic, strategic, and innovative professional who collaborates across Council, applying a multidisciplinary approach to navigate complex issues and deliver practical, high-quality solutions.

Work type: Permanent, full-time.

Classification: Band 8, $122,040 plus super.

Key responsibilities include:

• Deliver high-quality legal advice, services, and practical solutions to internal stakeholders, aligned with the Department Business Plan, legislative requirements, and the City’s strategic interests, particularly across projects, infrastructure, and construction.
• Confidently research, analyse, and provide expert advice across key areas of practice, including complex and emerging legal issues, using innovative and creative approaches to achieve impactful outcomes.
• Build and maintain strong, strategic relationships with key stakeholders to support the achievement of the City’s objectives.
• Engage and manage external legal advisors, including specialist firms and Counsel, overseeing performance, coordination, and legal budgets.
• Negotiate effectively and influence positive outcomes across a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Anticipate client needs and provide clear, persuasive advice to navigate competing priorities and resolve complex or conflicting issues.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have a tertiary qualification in law and admitted to practice law in the state of Victoria and hold a current practicing certificate.

Essential Experience:

• Have at least 2 years post-admission experience.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and practices related to public sector legal practice.
• Demonstrated people skills to support, influence, and collaborate with relevant stakeholders.
• Well-developed writing, presentation, and speaking skills to align with stakeholders and achieve support for task outcomes.
• Strong problem solving and stakeholder management skills with the ability to build collaboration and partnerships.

Preferred candidates will be required to undergo a National Police and Working with Children’s Check as part of the recruitment process (funded by the City).

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Child Safety Responsibilities 

We are committed to being a child-safe organisation and have zero-tolerance for child abuse. We have specific policies, procedures, and mandatory training in place to support employees, volunteers, and contractors to achieve and adhere to these commitments. Please read our  Child Safe Standards Management Policy 

Diversity and Inclusion 

At the City we want a workforce that reflects the community we live in. We welcome and embrace everyone, all people with their own unique experiences, and support and encourage all our employees to do their best work, have equal access to opportunities and a just working environment. For this reason, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from First Nations people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, from the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability and people of all genders, ages and diverse experience.

We are the City

From parks to offices, childcare centres to works depots, leisure facilities to the Wool Museum and waterfront, our team plays a vital role in shaping our vibrant and growing community. Our community counts on us to get the essentials right while looking for ways to go beyond. By listening, collaborating, and focusing on sustainability, we strive to do the basics brilliantly and create a lasting impact. If you’re ready to be part of something bigger, join us in shaping the future of Geelong.

We support accessibility and encourage discussions about any adjustments or support you may need during the recruitment process.

Applications and Enquiries

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Applications close: 11:55pm Sunday 19th April 2026

Enquiries: Vesna Allan | Chief Legal Officer | VAllan@geelongcity.vic.gov.au

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