Senior Legal Counsel – Full Time – Applications no closing date!

 

 

Permanent, full time position

Salary $132,023 to $155,127 plus superannuation

 

Our organisation

We exist to deliver reliable, high-quality water, wastewater and waste recovery services to ensure the economy and liveability of the central Gippsland region.

 

We are focused on:

• Maintaining affordable quality water and wastewater services for our customers
• Our sustainable future and future of the region
• Continuing to strengthen the important role we play in our local communities.

 

There are many benefits in working for us, we offer:

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Work variety
• A positive environment
• Work/life balance, with the opportunity to negotiate flexible working arrangements.

We focus on building the capability and culture of our people into a more highly skilled, professional, customer focused and efficient organisation. 

We do truly meaningful work within a supportive and inclusive culture that encourages you to make the most of your talents. 

 

The role

The Senior Legal Counsel provides expert legal advice and guidance across Gippsland Water to support informed decision-making, effective risk management and compliance with legislative and regulatory obligations.

The role works across a diverse range of legal matters, including property, environmental, commercial and litigation matters, delivering practical and commercially-focused solutions that support the organisation’s strategic objectives and the delivery of essential services to the community.

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor and admission to practice law in Victoria with a minimum of five years post-admission legal experience.
• Strong experience in property, administrative, commercial and contract law.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply legislation, regulations and contractual obligations.
• Excellent analytical, proactive problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly developed stakeholder engagement and relationship management capabilities.
• Strong negotiation and dispute resolution skills.
• The ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

 

Flexibility

We offer a variety of flexible arrangements to suit our employees’ varied needs and the business, including purchased leave, varied start and finish times, working from alternative locations and accrued days off. We understand that Gippsland Water and our customers benefit from enabling our employees to achieve balance in work and life.

How to apply

For specific enquiries relating to this position, please contact Ashley Marsh, General Counsel (ashley.marsh@gippswater.com.au).

 

Applications close on 23 August 2026. (TBC)

 

We will be viewing applications as they are received.

 

Before applying for the position applicants should read the position description. All applicants need to provide a cover letter outlining the key skills, qualities and experience you can bring to this role along with a copy of your current resume to be considered for this position.

 

Shortlisted applicants may be required to undertake a National Police Check.

 

Further information: A position description and instructions on how to apply can be obtained from our website www.gippswater.com.au/careers or by contacting Recruitment on 03 5177 4709.

 

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