Gateways Support Services vision is an inclusive society full of possibilities. Our team members are made up of mountain bike riders, comedians, skiers, surfers, video game superstars, movie buffs, musicians, cat people, dog people and more… At Gateways you'll all have one thing in common, the passion to support people with a disability and make every day a better day.
The Role
Working closely with the CEO Group, you will lead legal and governance functions at Gateways, ensuring compliance with laws, mitigating risks, and providing expert counsel. Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to align strategy, governance, and policies, supporting effective decision-making.
With a strong generalist skillset in commercial, corporate, and employment law, you'll deliver accurate, commercially focused legal advice and ensure compliance with internal policies, Human Services Standards, and the NDIS Quality and Safeguarding Framework.
The Successful Candidate Will Demonstrate Positive, contemporary attitude toward people with disability and trauma backgrounds, with extensive knowledge of disability law, employment law, and regulatory compliance. High degree of professional ethics, integrity, and exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. Strong interpersonal and written communication skills, with proven experience preparing high-level briefings, reports, and correspondence. Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, multiple projects, and change effectively, both autonomously and in a team environment. Proven contract drafting, negotiation skills, and experience in roles requiring strict adherence to legislation and compliance. Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) with 4+ years of post-admission experience; MBA, not-for-profit, or disability sector experience, and Company Secretary experience advantageous. Why work at Gateways? Salary packaging Great career prospects with a reputable organisation Employee Assistance Program Free flu vaccinations To be eligible for this role, you will need to present: NDIS Workers Screening Check Clearance NDIS Workers Orientation Module (certificate of completion) Working with Children Check (Victorian, Employee) For further information and/or to request a position description, please email .
Please include an updated resume and cover letter when submitting your application.
Gateways is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all diverse backgrounds, including individuals that identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTQI+ and individuals with disabilities or culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Child safety is embedded in our culture. Gateways are proud to be a child safe organisation with zero tolerance for child abuse.
We're eager to welcome dynamic individuals to our team and want to ensure we don't miss out on great talent. To expedite our hiring process, we'll be assessing applicants as we receive their submissions. Therefore, we encourage all interested candidates to submit their applications without delay.
#J-18808-Ljbffr