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Achieve Australia is a for purpose community organisation that provides services to people with disability and an NDIS‐registered provider.
About the role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join us on a 12-month parental leave contract, providing support during a critical period of operational and regulatory activity.
Reporting to the General Counsel, you will operate with a high degree of autonomy and partner closely with executive leaders, People & Culture, and operational teams across the business.
This is a hands‐on in‐house role suited to someone who thrives in a fast‐paced, people‐focused environment and is confident providing pragmatic, solutions‐focused legal advice.
Role Responsibilities
* Providing timely, practical legal advice across employment law and employee relations, including complex and high‐risk matters
* Proactively identifying and intervening in workplace risks to prevent escalation
* Reviewing, drafting and negotiating a broad range of commercial and funding agreements
* Supporting engagement with regulators including the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission, Fair Work and other statutory bodies
* Advising on NDIS compliance, privacy, risk management and clients at risk
* Managing relationships with external legal providers and regulators
* Supporting and mentoring a Graduate Solicitor
About You
You are a confident in‐house legal professional who can quickly build trust with the business and manage multiple competing priorities. You will bring:
* Minimum 5 years' experience as a Legal Counsel post admission
* Strong experience in employment law / ER, including investigations, disciplinary matters and Fair Work issues
* Previous in‐house experience (highly regarded)
* Experience working in or advising NDIS, health, disability, or a related regulated sector
* Ability to operate independently while knowing when to elevate and "manage up"
* Excellent judgement, time management and stakeholder engagement skills
* Experience working with workers compensation matters and complex HR issues
* An understanding of privacy considerations in the NDIS context
* Experience in the not‐for‐profit sector (desirable)
Great employee benefits
* Salary packaging options mean you keep more of your take home pay before tax.
* Car leasing is another salary packaging option.
* Free personal and financial counselling for you and your family.
* Range of paid leave and flexible work arrangements.
* Support for a healthy lifestyle, access to fitness passport memberships and wellness programs.
* Regular training and support to succeed in your role, including paid induction for frontline staff.
* A strong record of promoting from within.
Achieve Australia takes safe hiring seriously.
We want to make sure the people we support are safe and well, and we expect all staff to help make that happen.
As part of applying for a job with us, you might need to go through some checks before you start. These could include things like:
* Reference checks
* National Police check
* NDIS Worker Check
* Working with Children check
* Verification of your right to work in Australia.
Please note that a criminal history does not automatically affect employment opportunities.
How to apply
To register your interest, please click 'Apply Now' and provide a resume. If you want to share a bit more about you, feel free to add a cover letter as well.
Accessibility and more information
If you need any reasonable adjustments to help you apply, participate in the process and set you up for success, please reach out—we're here to support you.
Reasonable adjustments are also available to support staff in their roles beyond recruitment.
Should you required any additional information or support, or experience any issues accessing information or the application form, and require this in an alternate format, you would like a copy of the role description, have questions about the role, or need help applying, please contact us at careers@achieveaustralia.org.au or call 02 9066 5550.
To learn more about Achieve Australia, visit our website: www.achieveaustralia.org.au
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