Your new company

This high-profile public agency provides essential 24/7 operational support to Victoria’s emergency services. It plays a central role in enabling the state’s emergency response capability through advanced communications systems, IT platforms, and service delivery contracts. The legal team advises on a broad range of matters from commercial agreements and government procurement, to compliance, litigation, and public law.

Your new role

• Provide authoritative legal advice on procurement, contracts, and commercial law matters
• Draft, negotiate, and review complex agreements across ICT, infrastructure, and services
• Advise on procurement strategies and ensure compliance with public sector frameworks (VGPB, FMA, Ministerial Directions)
• Lead contract negotiations with external suppliers and support high-value project delivery
• Contribute to continuous improvement of legal templates, policies, and procurement guidance
• Identify legal risks and deliver pragmatic solutions that align with operational needs
• Support broader legal governance, stakeholder engagement, and policy compliance

What you'll need to succeed

• You are a confident and commercially minded senior lawyer with at least 8–10 years’ post-admission experience, ideally including time spent in:
• Victorian or Commonwealth government departments, statutory authorities, or regulated public entities
• Complex contract advisory or procurement roles (in-house or top-tier firm)
• Commercial law, ICT contracting, or infrastructure project environments
  

• Extensive experience advising on public sector procurement law, contract negotiation, and compliance
• Familiarity with VGPB policy, Financial Management Act 1994 (Vic), and Ministerial Directions
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and risk advisory capabilities
• A collaborative mindset and confidence engaging with senior stakeholders
• A genuine interest in public purpose work and legal excellence

What you'll get in return

• Hybrid working: 5 in-office days per fortnight at Melbourne-based HQ

• On-site parking and flexible work arrangements

• Supportive, high-calibre legal team with deep public sector experience

• Salary packaging options available (post-probation)

• Stable, purpose-driven organisation with meaningful societal impact

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us Suras Khosla now on (03) 9604 9519 or email suras.khosla@hays.com.au.