General Counsel


Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) was established on 1st July 2020 as part of Victoria’s Fire Services Reforms FRV to serve and protect communities across Melbourne and Victoria’s major regional centres from 85 FRV fire and rescue stations across the state. Its career firefighters operate 47 fire stations in metropolitan Melbourne and 38 regional stations, most of which are co-located with CFA volunteer brigades. FRV proudly continues to work alongside the Country Fire Authority (CFA), which operates as a community-based volunteer fire service.

Position Overview

  • Reports to: Executive Director Strategic Services

  • Leadership: 10 FTE, $2.83M operational budget

  • Remuneration: $225,000 - $299,600 Total Remuneration Package


How To Apply

Candidates are strongly encouraged to review the ‘Position Description’ prior to enquires or lodging an application. The PD is available for download via the above link.

To apply for the General Counsel position, please submit the following documents:

  • A current Resume

  • A one-page Cover Letter outlining your interest and relevant expertise for the position

Responses to key selection criteria are not required but may be requested at a later stage of the assessment process.

Please email your application documents in MS Word or PDF format to: applications@peterwilliampartners.com

For a confidential discussion, please contact Dean Unkles, Managing Director, Peter William Partners on +61 433 822 718 or dean.unkles@peterwilliampartners.com

Queries close: 5.00pm AEST Monday 8th September 2025
Applications close: 5.00pm AEST Wednesday 10th September 2025


We encourage candidates to submit applications in advance of the close date.

Applicants must be either an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid working visa.

Incomplete applications will NOT be acknowledged.