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Legal Officer (Part-Time, 2 Days per Week)Posted: 27/06/2025Closing Date: 06/07/2025Job Type: Part-time, Fixed TermLocation: Melbourne, VictoriaJob Category: LegalAbout UsAt Development Victoria, were passionate about making Victoria a great place to be. We create vibrant places across our state, through diverse and strategic property development and urban renewal projects.As the Victorian Governments development arm, we revitalise iconic public buildings, create important community, creative and sporting facilities and repurpose public land, for all Victorians. We also build great homes and communities where people and businesses can thrive, catering for different budgets, lifestyles, and people - designed to be sustainable and affordable.Job DescriptionDevelopment Victoria is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Legal Officer to join our Legal and Advisory team on a part-time basis (2 days per week).This is a great opportunity for a current law student to gain hands-on experience supporting a high-performing legal team in delivering timely, high-quality legal services across a diverse portfolio of projects.Key responsibilities include:Supporting legal counsel with legal research, document drafting, and policy reviewAssisting in the management of Freedom of Information (FOI) requestsMaintaining key legal registers and internal compliance recordsSupporting the delivery of internal legal training and governance activitiesPlease note, this is a fixed term opportunity from28 July 2025 19 December 2025Desired Skills and ExperienceAbout YouYou will be a current law student with excellent research and writing skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities. Youre proactive, collaborative, and eager to develop your legal experience in a purpose-driven organisation.Join us in helping shape the future of Victoria through innovative urban renewal and infrastructure projects.Employee BenefitsWe drive strong collaboration and support our teams to work virtually and flexibly.Study supportOpportunity to participate in cross functional working groups that drive diversity and inclusion and sustainability initiatives.Novated leasingPurchase leavePaid parental leaveTechnology salary sacrificeHealth & Wellbeing initiatives such as EAP and mental health and wellbeing leaveAccess to group life & group salary continuance insuranceModern onsite facilitiesApplication ProcessPlease apply via our careers page linked to this advertisement, applications will not be accepted via email.Please note: The preferred candidate will be required to complete a national police record check prior to an offer of employment being made.At Development Victoria, we work flexibly and value diversity, and we invite you to talk to us about any preferences or adjustments you may value or require to either our recruitment process or the role itself. If you identify as a person with disability, please let us know how we can provide additional support to your application.Application Deadline:Please submit your application by 6th July 2025.Applications received after this date may not be considered.We respectfully request no agency approaches. We will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes being sent to anyone here in our business. #J-18808-Ljbffr