Industrial Relations & Employment Law (Legal) Full time Salary: $4,244.62 to $4,754.21 per fortnight (Level 8)
Southern Downs Regional Council – A Great Place to Work What we do at SDRC is more than just a job to us. Whether it's maintaining our clean water supply, keeping our parks and gardens beautiful, or providing contemporary library services, every Council employee strives to make a real difference for our local community.
We are passionate about aligning business, community, and government to achieve social, economic, and environmental outcomes. If this sounds like you too, then working in local government at SDRC may be right for you.
About the Department The Senior Legal Officer is part of the Executive Services Directorate and plays an integral part in delivering on the outcomes of Council's 2021-2026 Corporate Plan and related strategies. This role provides legal support to Council and the elected members across a broad range of legal matters.
Term: Full-time
Hours of Work: 72.5 hours per fortnight
Employment Base: Warwick or Stanthorpe, Queensland (will be negotiated with successful candidate)
What You Will Do Key Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
Provide timely legal advice and support to internal stakeholders and Elected Members on legal and governance matters. Undertake complex legal research and analysis. Management of legal disputes, including representing the organisation in discussions and negotiations. Act as the first point of contact for Conflict of Interest declarations. What We Offer Competitive wages, conditions, and allowances. Improved work-life balance opportunities. Generous leave provisions and annual leave loading. Access to a wide range of health and wellness initiatives. What You Will Need Tertiary qualifications in law and eligibility to be admitted as a solicitor in the Supreme Court of Queensland. Ability to apply legal principles and provide legal advice. Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills. High level of confidentiality and ethical decision-making. Further Information If you have any additional enquiries in relation to this position, please contact People and Culture on 1300 697 372. Apply Now! At SDRC, we believe that diversity enriches our workplace. We welcome applications from qualified people of all backgrounds.
Pre-Employment Check Information As part of our recruitment process, external preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment checks.
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