We are seeking an experienced Legal and Governance Assistant to provide high-quality administrative, legal and governance support across the Pacific Link Housing Group. This role plays a key part in supporting robust governance, effective legal processes and compliance, while working closely with senior leaders, Board members and external stakeholders. This is a varied and rewarding role suited to someone who is highly organised, detail-oriented and comfortable working in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment. This is a permanent-full time opportunity, however we are open to part-time arrangements for the right candidate.
What You'll Be Doing
Though no two days will be the same, here's a little of what you can expect:
* Provide legal administrative support including preparation, coordination and lifecycle management of contracts, policies and legal documents
* Support legal matters, including correspondence, basic legal research and liaison with external legal providers
* Support coordination of Board and Committee meetings, including calendars, logistics, agendas, papers, portals and minute-taking support
* Maintain governance and statutory records, including registers, declarations and governance documentation
* Support compliance activities, audits, annual returns and Director induction and training
* Provide high-quality administrative support including managing company memberships, document management, electronic filing, reporting, presentations and assistance with projects as required
What You'll Bring to the Team
You are a proactive and professional administrator with strong legal or governance experience and a commitment to confidentiality and ethical conduct.
To thrive in this role, you'll need:
* Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar legal, governance or corporate administration role
* Qualifications in Legal Studies, Business, Governance or a related field (or equivalent experience)
* Exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to manage competing priorities and work autonomously
* High-level proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn new systems
* A positive, flexible and team-oriented approach
Why You'll Love Working With Us
We were state finalists in 2024, and local finalists again in 2025 in the Employer of Choice Category at the Business NSW Awards; we have achieved this recognition as a result of our fantastic workplace culture, which results from all our employees living the organisation's values (Respectful, Responsible and Resolute) and valuing our employees, their wellbeing and their professional development. To recognise and reward the hard work of our employees, Pacific Link Housing offers an extensive range of benefits including:
* Competitive salary commensurate with proven experience
* Salary packaging options up to $15,900 which can increase your take home pay. We use Eziway for our salary packaging (give them a Google)
* Flexible working options available on completion of onboarding/induction period
* 35 hour working week as full-time, part-time will be considered for the right candidate
* Focus on employee development and wellbeing
* Supportive and collaborative team
* Exposure to senior leadership, Board governance and complex legal matters
* Genuine career opportunity in a not only a stable sector, but one that is rapidly growing
* Most importantly, you will work in an incredibly rewarding industry, with a vision to creating thriving and inclusive communities that benefit everyone
About us
Pacific Link Housing is a not-for-profit organisation and an award-winning Community Housing Provider (Tier 1 NSW) who provide safe, secure and affordable homes to people on very low to moderate incomes from the Central Coast to Newcastle and the Lower Hunter. Guided by our values of Respectful, Responsible, and Resolute, we are committed to thriving and inclusive communities that benefit everyone. With a head office in Gosford, we service a portfolio of over 1,200 dwellings as well as add to the supply of much needed housing through direct property development. Learn more about the work we do
Pacific Link Housing is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion, as such we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.