Legal Counsel
Location: Lewisham
Employment Type: PP - Part-time Ongoing
Department: Finance & Legal
Salary: $160,000 - $165,000 + Super + Not For Profit Salary Packaging.
About the Role
This primary purpose of this role is to provide expert legal and governance advice related to the activities of CatholicCare Sydney.
Responsibilities
Provide strategic legal counsel, offering timely, insightful advice to the Board, CEO, and executive leadership on diverse areas including social services, aged care, employment, contract law, WHS, privacy, and more.
Interpret complex legislation, applying deep knowledge of employment law, dispute resolution, and the Aged Care Act to guide decisions and ensure compliance.
Represent CatholicCare before the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission and other external regulatory bodies.
Serve as Company Secretary and governance advisor, supporting the Trust and Audit and Risk Committee in fostering robust governance.
Manage litigation and risk, overseeing all legal risk and liability matters – drafting and responding to letters of demand, managing small claims and ADR, and orchestrating external counsel and insurance claims as needed.
Collaborate with the Archdiocesan Counsel and liaise effectively with the General Counsel of the Archdiocese on professional standards matters.
Provide regular oversight by reporting all litigation matters monthly to the Board and General Counsel of the Archdiocese.
About You
Ability to undertake the duties of the role in accordance with CatholicCare's Mission, Vision and Values.
Current Australian Legal Practising Certificate with 7+ years of relevant professional experience post-admission; in-house experience desirable.
Experience in Employment and Industrial Law, Dispute Resolution and/or Litigation, and/or Aged Care Law and Company Secretarial Duties.
Sound knowledge of the Aged Care Act and the Aged Care regulatory bodies.
Proven expertise in advising stakeholders on legal risks.
Ability to apply a legal framework to emerging legislative and regulatory changes.
Ability to assess and advise on complex risk as part of providing solutions-driven advice.
Excellent stakeholder liaison and consultation skills, strong communication skills with the ability to influence and negotiate at all levels.
High attention to detail with the ability to meet competing deadlines.
Demonstrated capacity to work effectively with First Nations and CALD colleagues and clients.
Benefits
Professional growth: tailored professional development opportunities.
Work-life balance: flexibility, hybrid or flexible working arrangements, flexible start/finish times.
Tax savings: generous salary packaging.
Generous leave: above-award annual and personal/carer's leave, extended parental leave, celebration day.
Supportive team: join a friendly and supportive team.
Wellbeing: free access to a premium mindfulness app, EAP counselling, yearly flu vaccinations, and wellbeing activities.
To be considered for this role, you will need to attach your resume and a cover letter addressing how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the role (Address the Selection Criteria).
Applications for this position close on 22 December
Please submit your application as soon as possible as shortlisting and interviewing for this position will commence immediately.
Need More Information?
Please contact Kulsum Thakore – Talent Acquisition Partner -
About Us
People are at the core of everything we do – from supporting and enhancing the wellbeing of our clients to nurturing and developing our staff and their career aspirations.
CatholicCare Sydney is a leading not-for-profit agency supporting people from all walks of life.
We're an organisation that promotes diversity and inclusion, and commits to the growth and wellbeing of our staff, empowering them to make a positive change to the community.
CatholicCare is the official social services agency of the Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney and also a certified Family Friendly Organisation.
We welcome applications from individuals of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, members of the LGBTQI+ community, and people living with disabilities.
CatholicCare requires the preferred applicant to undertake a National Criminal History Record Check prior to employment, and for some roles, a Working with Children Check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check may be required.
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