Assistant Parliamentary Counsel

An exciting opportunity exists for an ongoing role as Assistant Parliamentary Counsel (Solicitor Level 3) with the Office of the Chief Parliamentary Counsel (OCPC).

The Assistant Parliamentary Counsel works under close supervision as part of a team to provide legislative drafting services and legal advice for the preparation of Bills, House Amendments and Statutory Rules. The role is located in the Office of the Chief Parliamentary Counsel, an Administrative Office in relation to the Department of Premier & Cabinet, and reports to an Executive level Parliamentary Counsel. 

The successful applicant will have sound legal knowledge of the law of Victoria or of another State, a Territory or the Commonwealth and relevant experience in the legal profession with a genuine interest in government and public law. Skills in identifying and solving problems and an ability to analyse and communicate complex concepts orally and in writing are essential.

The capacity to express legislation in clear and unambiguous terms with precision and accuracy consistent with the plain English policy of the Office of the Chief Parliamentary Counsel, good communication skills, an eye for detail and the ability and willingness to work as part of a team under pressure are also essential qualities.

Mandatory Requirements
The successful applicant must be admitted, or qualified for admission by the Supreme Court of Victoria as an Australian lawyer and to hold a current Australian practising certificate issued under the Legal Profession Uniform Law (Victoria).

This role is an ongoing. This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

For more information, please see the comprehensive Position Description.

For any additional enquiries regarding the position please contact Zeina Baz on 0447 174 075.

For further information regarding the Office of the Chief Parliamentary Counsel, please visit our website at www.vic.gov.au/office-chief-parliamentary-counsel or

How to apply 

Apply before the advertised closing date 11:59pm on Sunday, 31 May 2026. All applications should include:

• a resume; and  
• a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (within three pages).

Other relevant information:
To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing role is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.  Preferred applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a National Police Check. DPC actively promotes diversity, inclusion and an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including people with disabilities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. All roles at DPC can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.