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Senior Solicitor x4
Department of Families, Fairness and Housing
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Melbourne, Australia
Location
Melbourne
Posted
June 26, 2026
Commute
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Job Description
THE ROLE
The Senior Solicitor role in the Statewide Child Protection Litigation Office (Statewide CPLO) is responsible for providing state-wide legal advice, support and representation in child protection litigation matters in various courts including the Children's Court of Victoria, the Supreme Court, and related jurisdictions. The Senior Solicitor appears, in person, on behalf of the Secretary in the Children's Court of Victoria.
The statewide mobile legal team provides time limited support to Statewide CPLO legal teams across metropolitan and regional child protection service delivery areas, working across multiple regional and metropolitan Children's Court venues.
It is expected that this role will manage complex cases, provide high level advice and representation to child protection practitioners and have a focus on court appearance and advocacy work. The role will also have a focus on acquitting the Secretary's responsibilities under the Youth Justice Act 2024, includin...
The Senior Solicitor role in the Statewide Child Protection Litigation Office (Statewide CPLO) is responsible for providing state-wide legal advice, support and representation in child protection litigation matters in various courts including the Children's Court of Victoria, the Supreme Court, and related jurisdictions. The Senior Solicitor appears, in person, on behalf of the Secretary in the Children's Court of Victoria.
The statewide mobile legal team provides time limited support to Statewide CPLO legal teams across metropolitan and regional child protection service delivery areas, working across multiple regional and metropolitan Children's Court venues.
It is expected that this role will manage complex cases, provide high level advice and representation to child protection practitioners and have a focus on court appearance and advocacy work. The role will also have a focus on acquitting the Secretary's responsibilities under the Youth Justice Act 2024, includin...