Title:  Senior Lawyer, Public Private Partnerships

About Us 

We create thriving places and connected communities. We plan, build and maintain Victoria’s transport, planning and land services. We are committed to a safe, inclusive and high-performing workplace. 

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating a safe, inclusive workplace where our people can thrive and do meaningful work. 
  

About the role 

Reporting to the Senior Legal Counsel, Public Private Partnerships, this role provides expert, commercially focused legal advice on major transport and infrastructure projects across Victoria. The role supports PPPs involving roads, public transport assets and precincts, as well as concession arrangements for vehicle registration, licensing and land registry services.

The Senior Lawyer will work collaboratively with legal, commercial and technical stakeholders to manage complex contracts, disputes, construction and land matters, and broader commercial issues. They will provide strategic advice, manage external legal advisors, draft key legal documents, identify emerging risks and help deliver value for money and strong outcomes for the State and Victorians.
 

What we’re looking for 

You’re someone who: 

• Thinks critically and solves complex problems, considering the broader business context and developing practical solutions that deliver strong outcomes.
• Communicates with influence and resilience, adapting your approach to different audiences and remaining calm and decisive when managing challenging or high-pressure matters.
• Builds strong, collaborative relationships, working across teams and stakeholders to share knowledge, overcome barriers and achieve outcomes.
• Understands and responds to organisational and political context, while remaining flexible and open to changing strategies when needed to achieve better outcomes.
• Provides sound legal advice and drafts high-quality legal documents, applying relevant law, policy and commercial considerations with minimal guidance.

Click here to access the Position Description. 

Qualifications and experience 

You’ll bring: 

• List Admitted as a lawyer in Victoria and eligible to hold a Victorian practising certificate (mandatory)
• Experience in private practice, Government or in-house with a broad range of commercial agreements, PPPs or major infrastructure would be viewed favourably (desirable). 

Pre-employment checks and employment conditions  

Relevant pre-employment screening and reference checks will be required. 

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position. 

Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re-employment restrictions apply. 

How to apply 

Click the ‘Apply’ button to be redirected to our recruitment platform, where you may need to create an account to submit your application. 

Applications close at 11.59pm on Thursday, 24 September 2026.

Please include both your resume and a cover letter addressing how your experience addresses each of the key selection criteria for the role. All applications must be submitted via the online portal, we’re unable to accept email or manual submissions. 

For further information about the role, please contact Martin John, Senior Legal Counsel Public Private Partnerships at martin.john@transport.vic.gov.au or  0424 578 272

Redeployees

If you are a VPS redeployee, please state this in your cover letter and include your case manager’s contact details. This helps ensure your redeployment status is appropriately considered. For more information on redeployment, visit the Victorian Government policy. 

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