Special Counsel

Here at the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) we have an opportunity to join the Legal, Policy and Compliance Division as a Special Counsel.

About us

The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) is an independent statutory authority which regulates Victoria's gambling industry. As an organisation, we license, inform, educate, monitor and enforce the gambling industry through a risk-based approach to regulation. This approach allows us to focus on minimising harm to the community and supports our vision of ensuring integrity, safety and fairness of the gambling industry for all Victorians.

We are driven by our values of ‘work together', ‘act with integrity', ‘respect others', ‘make it happen', and ‘act with courage and confidence' We are looking for candidates who are committed to upholding these values and behaviours which guide our work and shape our culture. 

At VGCCC, we foster inclusive working environments where diverse perspectives are valued and respected and seek to build a diverse workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We encourage applications from people of all ages, genders, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, religious beliefs, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with a disability and people who are diverse in gender and sexuality. 

Our opportunity

The Special Counsel works across the four Teams in the LP Compliance Divsion and provides specialist legal advice on a wide range of gambling and general business matters.

Key accountabilities

• Provide authoritative and accurate legal advice and written briefings to the Commission, Directors and staff on gambling matters relating to the legislative, regulatory and policy framework for gambling regulation in Victoria, as well as a number of broader areas of law, including administrative law, contract and commercial law, FOI and privacy law, and general corporate governance issues

Who we are looking for

To be successful in this position you will have:

• A thorough knowledge of Government processes and conventions, Government regulatory environments, administrative, gambling law and legislative policy including a sound knowledge of public sector governance; gambling legislation; disciplinary proceedings; administrative tribunals and legislation and common law impacting on the role of a government lawyer.

What we can offer

We value our employees and strive to build a work environment that allows our people to achieve their full potential. Working with us provides:

• A genuine commitment to support work/life balance through a range of flexible working options;
• Collaborative and supportive culture that encourages success and growth;
• Employee health and wellbeing initiatives.

How to Apply

Please click the Apply Now button on this advertisement. Applications should include a cover letter, resume and written responses KSC. If you have any queries in respect of this position or require any assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment and selection process, please contact Sharon Concisom, email: sharon.concisom@vgccc.vic.gov.au

Applications close 3 October 2024

Important Information

Priority consideration will be given to Victorian Public Service (VPS) and select employees of the Victorian Public Sector. VPS employees and other JSE eligible applicants are encouraged to apply on the Jobs & Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board. The successful candid