Museums Victoria is a diverse and exciting place to work. Ever fancied working at Museums Victoria? There is a tremendous Full-time, Fixed-term position in the Legal and Risk Department of Museums Victoria, with exciting career prospects to grow and develop.
ABOUT MUSEUM VICTORIA:
Museums Victoria cares for the State scientific and cultural collections, providing visitor access, activities and events across our venues – Melbourne Museum, Royal Exhibition Building, Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre, Immigration Museum, Scienceworks, Melbourne Planetarium and IMAX cinemas. We present unique and exceptional experiences for more than 2 million visitors each year, who come from all over Australia and around the world to be inspired and to learn about themselves and the universe we inhabit.
To learn more about Museums Victoria, please visit museumsvictoria.com.au/about-us/
ABOUT THE POSITION:
Australia’s largest public museum organisation is seeking an experienced and talented Senior Lawyer to join its Legal and Risk Department. The primary responsibility of the Senior Lawyer will be the delivery of legal and risk advice across Museums Victoria, including advice and support in relation to:
- Commercial legal matters, including contracts and procurement, intellectual property, construction projects and information technology.
- Management of museum collection items and touring exhibitions.
- Employment, industrial relations and workplace health and safety.
- Insurance advice.
- Litigation management and dispute resolution.
- Statutory interpretation and public law.
We are seeking an experienced lawyer who is a strong communicator, highly organised, works collaboratively and provides accurate and practical legal advice in relation to highly complex matters.
The successful applicant will hold a Victorian legal practising certificate and at least 4 years post-admission experience.
OTHER INFORMATION
Reporting to the General Counsel, this is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced lawyer to advise on a diverse range of interesting and novel matters.
HOW TO APPLY?
To view the position description and to apply, visit Careers – Museums Victoria.
To apply, please submit the following:
- A Cover letter that outlines your interest in this role.
- A current CV detailing relevant experience.
- A document that outlines your own written responses to our Key Selection Criteria.
Please note: Applications that do not include the above elements will not be considered.
