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The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live asafe, respected and valued life.Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTIQA+equality, veterans, women and youth. The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who aredisadvantaged and vulnerable.We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people''s homes, residential facilities and secure settings acrossmetropolitan, rural and regional Victoria.We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated. All jobs can beworked flexibly, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from diversebackgrounds and abilities. .If youre having any trouble viewing this ad and would like it or any attachments in an accessible format (such as largeprint), please dont hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listedon the ad.For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness andHousing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)Department: Department of Families, Fairness and HousingThe Senior Solicitor role in the Statewide Child Protection Litigation Office (Statewide CPLO) is responsible for providing legal services including advice, support and representation for child protection. The solicitor is required to appear and conduct litigation matters in various courts including the Children''s Court of Victoria, Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT), and related jurisdictions.You will work predominantly with one of Statewide CPLO''s legal teams and will travel to various Children''s Court locations and child protection offices.HOW TO APPLYApplicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria.Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)Please apply to submit your interest in this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr