Permanent Full Time – 36.25 hours per week$90,985.68 to $94,947.74 Annually + up to 12% super RCC Officers' Level 5 A special placeAt Redland City Council, you can help improve lives while shaping your career in a truly special place. Situated on the stunning Redlands Coast, our team is creating an enriched, sustainable future for Redland City.Here, every role matters. Together, we're focused on serving our community. Join us so together we can improve the Redlands for today and tomorrow.Your opportunityAs our Solicitor, you will provide professional legal advice and services to officers across Council to support and assist the General Counsel.Guided by our Values, you will:Provide legal research, support and advice to internal customers across the broad range of local government activities and responsibilities, to improve organisational effectiveness and contribute to the achievement of Council's corporate objectives.Prepare legal documents, legal briefs and legal and court case updates and undertake due diligence as required.Support organisational projects, multi-disciplinary teams and resources to achieve cost effective outcomes, organisational acceptance of outcomes and productive working relationships.What you'll bringFirst and foremost, you'll need to live and breathe our Values, as they are fundamental to the way we go about our work and the relationships we build.We would love to hear from you or someone you know who:Has previous experience in undertaking legal research and business support within a legal business context particularly in relation to government, environment, contracts, land use and town planning.Has demonstrated experience and computer skills to prepare legal documentation including: Court documents, Contracts and Reports.Has a high level of understanding of policies, delegations, business systems and processes in multi-disciplinary teams, particularly within a legal context.Here are some more reasons for loving working with us:Generous leave provisions such as paid parental leave and purchased leave scheme including 17.5% loading on annual leave!Ex-gratia day offered during the Christmas/New Year break.Access to professional and leadership development programs and education/study assistance.Mentoring and coaching opportunities to increase your industry knowledge and business acumen.Diverse secondment opportunities for career development.Reward and recognition programs.Wellbeing programs and social club.Access to discounts with over 400 leading retailers.Access to RedFlex – our flexible work program offering flexibility in how, when and where you work.Ready to join usApplications will only be accepted through Council's Web Recruitment system or through OURspace for current Council employees. Hard copy and e-mailed applications will not be accepted.To be considered, applicants must submit a:Cover letter (one page); andCurrent resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements of this role. Please read the Position Description and resume-based application instructions before applying for this role.RCC utilises a merit-based recruitment process which may include various testing methods, such as psychometric testing and requesting the submission of a short video application from candidates after the advertisement closes.Specific information on the position (200691) can be obtained by contacting Peter Cardiff on 0448 144 040. Applications for this position close at 11:59 p.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) on 25/10/2024.At Redland City Council, we truly value the diverse skills, experiences and perspectives of our people. We're focused on making Council an inclusive place, where everyone belongs and brings in new skills, diverse experiences and backgrounds that enable us to serve our community better.Applications will not be accepted from a third party.
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