Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn
Location
Ukhrul | India
Job description
Location: Manuka, Canberra
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary Range: $78,931 - $86,217 per annum, plus superannuation (based on skills and experience)
Start Date: March 2024
Closing Date: 11.55 pm, Sunday 4 February 2024
Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn (CECG) plays an integral role in education in the ACT and NSW, operating 56 Catholic Systemic Schools and eight Early Learning Centres.
The Catholic Education Office is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from suitable candidates from all diversity groups to support our system of schools and early learning centres in delivering quality education outcomes for the students in our care.
About The Role Legal Advisors are responsible for the delivery of moderately complex legal and administrative services under general supervision of the Senior Legal Advisor and General Counsel. As an integral member of the Legal Team, the Lawyer provides assistance to key stakeholders in exercise their functions across a broad spectrum of education sector activities including interpretation of family law matters, privacy, commercial, advisings and risk mitigation. This position would suit an individual that is committed to developing their legal skill in a fast paced not-for-profit in-house legal, governance, policy and risk environment.
Key Responsibilities - Delivery of high-quality legal services that meet the expectations of stakeholders, compliance requirements, and professional standards.
- Assist the Senior Legal Advisor with the preparation of legal briefings and advice with respect to complaints, investigations, commercial arrangements, engagement with regulators, subpoenas, requests for interrogatories, and other court-driven processes and other school-based or office-based issues.
- Resolution of complex legal matters and providing operational support for CECG, clients and stakeholders that identifies risk.
- Review documents for the purpose of identifying legal issues and undertake targeted research of applicable legislation and case law.
- Provides assistance in responding to requests relating to the interpretation and application of family court orders and personal protection orders.
- Provides assistance in responding to requests for information under the Privacy Act 1988, and other Privacy related issues.
- Support the drafting of a wide range of commercial agreements.
Benefits And Opportunities - Positive and collaborative workplace culture
- Permanent contract
- Attractive remuneration package
- Access to salary packaging, including novated leasing
- 24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)
- Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)
- Support for professional development and study opportunities
Essential Criteria - Completion or working towards completion of undergraduate or post-graduate degree in law or other related discipline.
- Ideally 1- 3 years plus PAE.
- Ability to obtain/maintain legal practicing certificate.
Please refer to the position description for in-depth details regarding the position duties, criteria, and skill set required.
Application Process Applicants must submit a current resume and cover letter addressing the essential criteria outlined above. The cover letter should be no more than three pages.
Further information about the role and Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Canberra & Goulburn is available on the website.
If you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact Amy Tallon, People & Culture Officer, on 0459943831 or via email at [HIDDEN TEXT].
Please note that only people with the right to work in Australia should apply for this position.
Recruitment Agencies – Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn, endeavours to fill our vacancies through our direct recruitment platforms and channels wherever possible. If we find we need the assistance of a recruitment agency, we will contact our preferred providers.
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