Legal Counsel

• $161k incl. 12% super. WFH & the Footscray office
• Close to public transport & on-site car parking; great employee benefits!
• In-house Legal Counsel focus within public infrastructure/ utilities context

About Greater Western Water

We’re water… and more.

GWW is a Victorian government owned water corporation that provides an essential service to some of the fastest-growing communities in Australia, stretching from Melbourne’s CBD to Lancefield in the north and Bacchus Marsh in the west. Click here to learn more

Benefits

• We embrace flexibility and connection with a balance of on-site and WFH
• Free onsite parking (subject to availability)
• Gender neutral, 16-week parental leave available from commencement
• Monthly work life balance day off to treat yourself (if full-time)
• Free income protection and salary continuance insurance
• Access to corporate health insurance deals with major providers
• Wellbeing, prayer, and sensory rooms in the Footscray and Sunbury office

The opportunity 

Join the Legal Team at GWW!

Day to day you will be providing legal services and advice to the business on a broad range of matters, including but not limited to commercial contracts, construction and infrastructure delivery, statutory interpretation, water law, property and planning law, administrative law, and civil litigation matters. 

Dive into this opportunity today!  We anticipate the successful candidate will commence early to mid-January 2026.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively supporting the Legal team as requested by the General Counsel and Assistant General Counsel.

• Independently manage complex or sensitive matters, including civil litigation
• Supporting the maintenance of a suite of legal precedents across a range of areas including contracts, and statutory notices.
• Build, maintain and manage relationships within and across the organisation

Skills & Experience

• Tertiary qualification in Law, admitted to practice as an Australian legal practitioner under the Legal Profession Uniform Law Application Act 2014.
• Practical experience in private practice or in-house or working in similar role within the government sector.
• Demonstrated experience in contract law, within the public sector context.
• Proven experience in litigation civil procedure and regulatory/administrative law.
• Experience in briefing external legal services providers and providing legal advice in a pragmatic and practical business orientated focus.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Proactively manage time and priorities to meet expected turnarounds.

See yourself thrive!

Our vision for GWW is Thriving People and Country. We aim to be as diverse as the communities we serve and are deeply committed to building a workplace where everybody thrives. We’re supportive, inclusive, and friendly, and value everyone for who they are and what they can bring.  

We’re seeking applicants across all cultural backgrounds, genders, and abilities, and will make reasonable adjustments as required, so please talk to us about what you need.

Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role, we encourage you to apply.

Don’t delay your application, include your resume, and cover letter (no more than 1 page), shortlisting will commence early!

The successful candidate will be required to complete pre-employment checks, including reference checks, medical assessments, a national police check, and verification of working rights in Australia.

Applications close: Sunday 9, November