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Special Counsel - Commercial and Contracts
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- A$163.7K–A$180.6K
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- Australia
- Work type
- Hybrid
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About This Role
Our organisation is made up of employees working alongside more than 51,000 volunteers. We value the different skills, experience and viewpoints that people bring, because they strengthen how we operate and support the services Victorians rely on.
We aim to be a workplace where people feel supported to do meaningful work, develop professionally and contribute to outcomes that matter to the people and places we serve.
To learn more about who we are and the work we do, visit our About Us page.
About The Role
The Special Counsel – Commercial and Contracts is a senior legal role within CFA's Legal Services Team, providing expert legal advice and strategic guidance on commercial, procurement, contractual, governance and regulatory matters. The position supports the General Counsel, CEO, Board and broader organisation. It leads the management of high-risk transactions, drafts and negotiates complex agreements and assists in resolving contractual disputes.
The position also ensures compliance with legislative and government requirements while strengthening commercial governance frameworks across CFA. In addition, it supports members of the legal team and plays a key role in protecting CFA's legal interests across all areas of the organisation's operations.
Offering a significant level of strategic influence, the position works directly with the General Counsel, CEO, Board and senior executives on high-value commercial, procurement and governance matters.
About You
We are seeking a commercially astute, strategic and pragmatic senior legal professional with expertise in procurement, commercial and contract law, government contracting frameworks, leases and licences, and public sector governance.
You will demonstrate sound legal judgement, strategic thinking and strong commercial acumen. Exceptional communication and negotiation skills are essential, along with the ability to manage complex contractual matters, disputes and external legal providers.
Success in the role will require the ability to build strong stakeholder relationships and deliver pragmatic, high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced and evolving environment. A current practicing certificate or the ability to obtain one with the Victorian Legal Services Board and Commissioner is required.
There may be times when it is required to work outside normal business hours.
A Detailed Position Description Is Attached.
Why choose CFA
Click the ‘Apply' button to access our online application portal. You will be prompted to provide your personal and contact details and to respond to employment-related questions. When applying for a position with CFA, please include a cover letter and resume that clearly demonstrate your qualifications, experience and the key attributes and skills relevant to the role.
Pre-employment Checks
Offers of employment will only be made to candidates who are able to successfully complete a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, Working Rights Check and hold a valid Working with Children Check. You will also be required to provide at least two professional references.
Applications close: 11:59pm 26 November 2026.
CFA is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and safe volunteer and work environment. Our aim is to have a volunteer and paid workforce that reflects the community it serves. First Nations people, women, people of all ages, with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply.
If at any stage of the recruitment and selection process you require an alternative format to the application material or reasonable adjustment to the interview arrangements, please don't hesitate to contact the person listed on the ad or alternatively, email recruitment@cfa.vic.gov.au
The Country Fire Authority (CFA) values your privacy. We will use the information you provide when you are applying for employment with us for the purpose of recruitment, selection, evaluation and appointment and to report on anonymised key metrics (e.g. diversity). The information we collect will be handled in accordance with privacy laws, including the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014. You can view our Privacy Statement here. For access and correction of the information we have collected, contact recruitment@cfa.vic.gov.au
- Location | HQ Burwood East (hybrid)
- Full Time | Ongoing
- PTA 7 | $163,748 to $180,607 pa plus 12% superannuation
Our organisation is made up of employees working alongside more than 51,000 volunteers. We value the different skills, experience and viewpoints that people bring, because they strengthen how we operate and support the services Victorians rely on.
We aim to be a workplace where people feel supported to do meaningful work, develop professionally and contribute to outcomes that matter to the people and places we serve.
To learn more about who we are and the work we do, visit our About Us page.
About The Role
The Special Counsel – Commercial and Contracts is a senior legal role within CFA's Legal Services Team, providing expert legal advice and strategic guidance on commercial, procurement, contractual, governance and regulatory matters. The position supports the General Counsel, CEO, Board and broader organisation. It leads the management of high-risk transactions, drafts and negotiates complex agreements and assists in resolving contractual disputes.
The position also ensures compliance with legislative and government requirements while strengthening commercial governance frameworks across CFA. In addition, it supports members of the legal team and plays a key role in protecting CFA's legal interests across all areas of the organisation's operations.
Offering a significant level of strategic influence, the position works directly with the General Counsel, CEO, Board and senior executives on high-value commercial, procurement and governance matters.
About You
We are seeking a commercially astute, strategic and pragmatic senior legal professional with expertise in procurement, commercial and contract law, government contracting frameworks, leases and licences, and public sector governance.
You will demonstrate sound legal judgement, strategic thinking and strong commercial acumen. Exceptional communication and negotiation skills are essential, along with the ability to manage complex contractual matters, disputes and external legal providers.
Success in the role will require the ability to build strong stakeholder relationships and deliver pragmatic, high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced and evolving environment. A current practicing certificate or the ability to obtain one with the Victorian Legal Services Board and Commissioner is required.
There may be times when it is required to work outside normal business hours.
A Detailed Position Description Is Attached.
Why choose CFA
- Meaningful Purpose: Your contribution truly makes a difference
- Work-Life Balance: Paid parental leave, generous leave provisions
- Flexibility: Hybrid work options with flexible work arrangements
- Discounts: Emergency Memberlink discounts on various services
- Wellbeing Focus: Health Ready programs, flu vaccinations
- Member Assistance Program: Access support across 8 service pathways
Click the ‘Apply' button to access our online application portal. You will be prompted to provide your personal and contact details and to respond to employment-related questions. When applying for a position with CFA, please include a cover letter and resume that clearly demonstrate your qualifications, experience and the key attributes and skills relevant to the role.
Pre-employment Checks
Offers of employment will only be made to candidates who are able to successfully complete a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, Working Rights Check and hold a valid Working with Children Check. You will also be required to provide at least two professional references.
Applications close: 11:59pm 26 November 2026.
CFA is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and safe volunteer and work environment. Our aim is to have a volunteer and paid workforce that reflects the community it serves. First Nations people, women, people of all ages, with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply.
If at any stage of the recruitment and selection process you require an alternative format to the application material or reasonable adjustment to the interview arrangements, please don't hesitate to contact the person listed on the ad or alternatively, email recruitment@cfa.vic.gov.au
The Country Fire Authority (CFA) values your privacy. We will use the information you provide when you are applying for employment with us for the purpose of recruitment, selection, evaluation and appointment and to report on anonymised key metrics (e.g. diversity). The information we collect will be handled in accordance with privacy laws, including the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014. You can view our Privacy Statement here. For access and correction of the information we have collected, contact recruitment@cfa.vic.gov.au
