Solicitor
- Full time, 12 month fixed term role (Parental Leave backfill)
- Geelong office location with travel to Melbourne required, with flexibility to work remotely
- Competitive salary $101,233 - $122,367 base, plus superannuation + great employee benefits
- Annual bonus and salary packaging options
With a career at the TAC, you’ll be helping us look out for the lives of everyone who travels on Victoria’s roads. That’s care in action.
Right now, we’re seeking a Solicitor who will play their part in this shared purpose, while also supporting the progress of clients and colleagues so they can achieve great things. That’s truly rewarding work that will help us continue to deliver life-critical services where it matters.
About the role
As a Solicitor for the TAC, you will play a critical part in ensuring appropriate management of the TAC scheme in accordance with the Transport Accident Act, for the ongoing benefit of the Victorian community.
You will manage a broad portfolio of litigated and non-litigated matters, develop a deep understanding of the business needs and provide legal advice that empowers our business clients to make strong decisions in accordance with the Transport Accident Act. TAC Solicitors represent and advocate for the organisation in a range of matters such as no-fault disputes, VCAT applications, serious injury applications, common law and prosecutions matters.
Liaising closely with Plaintiff solicitors, Courts, medical experts, and other key stakeholders - the role involves strong relationship building skills, and a high level of influencing and negotiation. You will have the opportunity to showcase your experience in understanding and interpreting complex legislation, engage in formal litigation, and utilise alternative dispute resolution methods regularly as a Solicitor for the TAC. You will also exhibit your ability to apply analytical and strategic approaches to complex matters.
You will work in a supportive and flexible environment, with a focus on building capability and autonomy. You will champion new ways of working, and look out for continuous improvement opportunities that provide team and organisational value.
What we’re looking for
To be successful in this role you must be entitled to or hold a current practicing certificate and admitted as an Australian Lawyer. The following skills and experience are also essential for this position:
Extensive legal experience including
- Extensive knowledge of the relevant sections of the Transport Accident Act, common law principles or relevant jurisdictions, legislation and legal precedents.
- Extensive knowledge of the Courts and Tribunal Rules processes and procedures in all relevant jurisdictions
- Demonstrate high degree of proficiency in managing litigation across various jurisdictions (including at VCAT, County and Supreme Courts)
- Extensive litigation and alternative dispute resolution experience years post admission
Highly developed problem solving, time management and organisational skills
Demonstrated ability to exercise judgment, with the ability to influence, negotiate and the ability to work under demanding timeframes with changing priorities
Strong stakeholder management
Demonstrated experience in building relationships with stakeholders, including client’s the legal fraternity and medical practitioners
Why you’ll love it here
There’s more to work than a competitive salary and amazing employee benefits. As our newest Solicitor you’ll also:
Be rewarded for great work
Corporate incentive plans, quarterly excellence rewards, and development pathways. Do great work and you’ll get rewarded for it.
Grow and go places
We’re invested in your progress. When you work for one of Victoria’s largest and leading workplaces, you’ll receive extensive opportunities for internal development.
Be supported at every step
Be a part of an inclusive, diverse team that thrives on support and collaboration. With flexible working arrangements to suit you and your lifestyle.
Ready to put care in action? We’d like to hear from you.
Click apply to submit your Cover Letter, Resume, and responses to questions as a ‘short submission’. If successful, you’ll progress to a ‘written task’ and then to an interview. All applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application.
For more information, read the attached Position Description or contact Tamika Russell on 03 9300 0771 for a confidential discussion. Applications for this role will be accepted up until 11:55pm on Wednesday 1st May 2024.
If we can do anything to help make applying for this role easier, please let our People & Culture Team know at People_Culture@tac.vic.gov.au. If over the phone is better for you, our number is 5225 7500.
A safe place to work
We’re committed to the health, safety and wellbeing of employees. This extends to inclusion, diversity and accessibility in our employment practices. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people, people with disability, women and gender diverse people, culturally diverse and LGBTIQ+ people to apply for our roles.