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Legal officer

Canberra
Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council
Posted: 11 April
Offer description

The Package: $95,424.68 - $105,446.64 gross per annum + 12% super. (Evaluated as Grade 14 of the QPRC Salary System 2025).

Full-time – 35 hours per week. Flexible work arrangements will be considered.

Put your legal expertise and experience where it truly matters – supporting ethical and transparent local government, shaping strong governance and trusted decision-making at the heart of regional local government.

In this role you will:

* Provide high-level administrative, clerical and support service to the Council, in the preparation of reports and correspondence for Council legal matters, along with the maintenance of legal databases and registers.

* Liaise with and coordinate information from, Council’s legal advisors, staff members and insurers including obtaining expert advice and documentation, for a wide variety of matters including land sales, development compliance and insurance claims.

* Provide assistance regarding community complaints, requests for information, public interest disclosures, annual reporting, and legal updates for Council.

* Develop, implement and maintain Council’s leases and licences and liaising with asset owners to draft licence and leasing agreements.

We are looking for someone who:

* Has professional experience in a similar legal, governance or local government-based role.

* Demonstrated ability to interpret and research NSW legislation and regulations.

* Strong written and verbally communication capability to negotiate outcomes and de-escalate conflict.

Working with us: Council offers flexible working arrangements, free parking, novated leasing, and health & wellbeing benefits. Council staff also take advantage of our large catalogue of 200+ training and professional development opportunities. The successful candidate can also take advantage of Council’s new reward and recognition program that allows our staff to access discounts and cashback at 600+ major retailers – learn more about these benefits here.

If you have any questions relating to the role, please contact:

* Michael Javsnik

* Manager, Governance, Legal & Risk

* (02) 6285 6***

Closing date: 9:00am Monday 4 May 2026

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