Solicitor

• Full time, ongoing role
• Geelong or Melbourne office location with flexibility to work remotely
• Competitive salary $108,571 - $128,571 base, plus superannuation + great employee benefits Annual bonus and salary packaging options

With a career at the TAC, you’ll be helping us look out for the lives of everyone who travels on Victoria’s roads. That’s care in action. Right now, we’re seeking a Solicitor who will play their part in this shared purpose, while also supporting the progress of clients and colleagues so they can achieve great things. That’s truly rewarding work that will help us continue to deliver life-critical services where it matters. 

About the Role

As a Solicitor at the TAC, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future for Victorians affected by transport accidents. You will manage a diverse range of legal matters, from intricate litigation to high-impact dispute resolution, all while ensuring that the Transport Accident Act operates effectively and fairly.

In this role, you’ll navigate complex legal scenarios, handling matters such as no-fault disputes, serious injury claims, common law actions, and prosecutions. Representing the TAC across VCAT, County Court, and the Supreme Court, you’ll lead negotiations and manage cases with a strategic mindset, often resolving disputes through alternative dispute resolution mechanisms to achieve the best outcomes for all involved parties.

Your work will involve close collaboration with a variety of stakeholders – plaintiff solicitors, medical experts, legal professionals and court personnel. You’ll be a key advocate for the TAC’s mission, using your legal expertise to guide clients effectively through the complexities of the system, offering solutions to protect their interests and support positive outcomes.

This is an exciting opportunity for a solicitor who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering meaningful, life-critical services. With the flexibility of our hybrid working model, and a strong culture of collaboration, continuous learning and improvement; this is the perfect opportunity for your next career step.

Key Responsibilities

• Legal Portfolio Management: Oversee and manage a range of legal matters, providing clear and timely advice to internal and external stakeholders.
• Litigation & Dispute Resolution: Represent TAC in litigation, including VCAT, County, and Supreme Court matters, and use alternative dispute resolution techniques to achieve positive outcomes.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with plaintiff solicitors, medical professionals, and court personnel to support successful case outcomes.
• Strategic Problem-Solving: Apply your legal expertise to interpret complex legislation and provide strategic solutions that align with TAC’s mission and objectives.
• Process Improvement: Contribute to improving internal processes and driving efficiencies that enhance the overall service delivery.

About You

We’re looking for a qualified solicitor with the following:

• Current practicing certificate and admission as an Australian Lawyer.
• Knowledge of the Transport Accident Act, relevant legislation, and legal precedents is highly desirable. 
• Experience in litigation across multiple jurisdictions (including VCAT, County, and Supreme Courts), with a proven track record in dispute resolution.
• Excellent relationship-building skills and the ability to influence and negotiate with key stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, time management skills, and the capacity to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.
• A commitment to continuous learning and development.

Why you’ll love it here

There’s more to work than a competitive salary and amazing employee benefits. As our newest Solicitor you’ll also:

Be rewarded for great work

Corporate incentive plans, quarterly excellence rewards, and development pathways. Do great work and you’ll get rewarded for it.

Grow and go places

We’re invested in your progress. When you work for one of Victoria’s largest and leading workplaces, you’ll receive extensive opportunities for internal development.

Be supported at every step

Be a part of an inclusive, diverse team that thrives on support and collaboration.  With flexible working arrangements to suit you and your lifestyle.

Ready to put care in action? We’d like to hear from you.

Click apply to submit your Cover Letter, Resume, and responses to questions as a ‘short submission’. If successful, you’ll progress to a ‘written task’ and then to an interview. All applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application.

For more information, read the attached Position Description or contact Sophie Menner via 03 9300 0810 for a confidential discussion. Applications for this role will be accepted up until 11:55pm on 31st January 2025.

We will review applications as they are received, don't wait for the closing date - join our team today!

If we can do anything to help make applying for this role easier, please let our People & Culture Team know at People_Culture_Engagement@tac.vic.gov.au. If over the phone is better for you, our number is 5225 7500.

A safe place to work

We’re committed to the health, safety and wellbeing of employees. This extends to inclusion, diversity and accessibility in our employment practices. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people, people with disability, women and gender diverse people, culturally diverse and LGBTQIA+ people to apply for our roles.