Legal Counsel

Full time, fixed term (up to 13 months with the potential for ongoing employment)

Our organisation

We exist to deliver reliable, high-quality water, wastewater and waste recovery services to ensure the economy and liveability of the central Gippsland region.

We are focused on:

• Maintaining affordable quality water and wastewater services for our customers
• Our sustainable future and future of the region
• Continuing to strengthen the important role we play in our local communities.

There are many benefits in working for us, we offer:

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Work variety
• A positive environment
• Work/life balance, with the opportunity to negotiate flexible working arrangements.

We focus on building the capability and culture of our people into a more highly skilled, professional, customer focused and efficient organisation.

We do truly meaningful work within a supportive and inclusive culture that encourages you to make the most of your talents.

The role

The Legal Counsel will work across many areas of law including water, environment, property, litigation and commercial law.

You will work closely with business units across our organisation, providing expert legal advice and driving meaningful outcomes for both our commercial businesses and customers. Reporting to the General Counsel, you will be empowered to work autonomously within the scope of the role, while also collaborating within a supportive and high-performing team.

What you’ll bring

• Completion of legal studies (Bachelor of Law or Juris Doctor) and admission to practice law in Victoria (or ability to be admitted) with up to 6 years’ experience as a practising lawyer.
• Proactive problem solving with a passion for process optimisation and a proven ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments.
• Strong analytical, verbal and written communication skills.
• Well-developed relationship building skills with the ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to identify legal risks.

Flexibility

We offer a variety of flexible arrangements to suit our employees’ varied needs and the business, including purchased leave, varied start and finish times, working from alternative locations and accrued days off. We understand that Gippsland Water and our customers benefit from enabling our employees to achieve balance in work and life.

How to apply

For specific enquiries relating to this position, please contact Ashley Marsh, General Counsel ( ***email_hidden***) .

Applications close on 28 June 2026.

Before applying for the position applicants should read the position description and included selection criteria. All applicants need to provide a cover letter that includes a statement addressing all selection criteria (the cover letter should be no more than two pages in length) along with a copy of your current resume to be considered for this position.

Shortlisted applicants may be required to undertake a pre-employment medical and a National Police Check.

Further information: A position description and instructions on how to apply can be obtained from our website www.gippswater.com.au/careers or by contacting Recruitment on 03 5177 4709.