Manager, Legal

• Do you have an operations background within a legal, corporate or government setting?
• Be part of an organisation with mission to increase housing supply to all Australians

Housing Australia (formerly named the National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation) is the Commonwealth's independent housing authority, established as a corporate Commonwealth entity in 2018 under the Housing Australia Act to improve housing outcomes for Australians. Housing Australia sits within the Treasury portfolio and is governed by a Board of non-executive members appointed by the Minister for Housing.

Housing Australia administers several government programs, including the Housing Australia Future Fund Facility, National Housing Accord Facility, Affordable Housing Bond Aggregator, National Housing Infrastructure Facility and Home Guarantee Scheme. Housing Australia delivers on its objective of improving housing outcomes by providing grants, loans and other support to increase the supply of housing, encouraging investment in housing, providing finance or grants that support housing programs within other areas of government, increasing the capability of the community housing sector and assisting individuals to access the housing market earlier. Home | Housing Australia

About the role

As Manager, Legal & Secretariat Operations, you play a central role in supporting the efficient and effective delivery of legal and governance services to Housing Australia's Board and Executive team. Reporting to the General Counsel – Home Ownership, Government & Operations and working closely with the Chief Legal Officer & Board Secretary, you will help drive the Legal & Secretariat team's ability to support Housing Australia in delivering on key government housing priorities.

Working with the Legal & Secretariat Leadership Team, you'll collaborate with legal leaders, in-house counsel, administrators, and external legal providers to support transactions, program initiatives, and operational improvements. You'll help manage innovation, streamline processes, and strengthen engagement across the business.

This is meaningful, dynamic, and high-impact role — contributing to the future of housing and communities in Australia.

Key responsibilities

• Support the implementation of the Legal & Secretariat strategy, aligning team efforts with Housing Australia's broader purpose and priorities
• Aid development and drive delivery of a systems and technology roadmap, including oversight of legal document and knowledge management (SharePoint enabled Cloud), legal procurement (Commonwealth Legal Services Panel (Panel) Portal), and use of data and AI to improve service delivery
• Help drive and be a key participant in continuous improvement projects to enhance the legal team's operating model and support internal stakeholders more effectively
• Manage the delivery of Housing Australia's Legal & Secretariat Knowledge Management strategy — including training, capability development, and the integration of online tools that uplift team performance
• Monitor and report on legal service needs across the organisation, identifying trends and demand to improve service planning and engagement
• Oversee management of the Panel and Panel Portal (and any other external legal engagement processes), ensuring cost-effective, high-quality support and leveraging innovation from Panel firms
• Champion a positive and collaborative team culture, supporting learning, development and engagement using Housing Australia's people and culture platforms
• Coordinate the legal team's risk and compliance responsibilities (first line)

Skills and experience

• Demonstrated experience in an operations-focused role, ideally within a legal, corporate or government setting
• Strong understanding of business technology, including Microsoft Office, with enthusiasm for using AI tools to improve team outcomes
• Exceptional organisational and project coordination skills with the ability to manage competing demands
• Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with a strong sense of accountability
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
• Proven ability to implement policies, processes, and operational improvements
• Previous experience in legal operations within an in-house legal team or law firm
• Some understanding relevant legislation, regulatory frameworks, and government operations

We would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV, with a cover letter as one document outlining your interest and suitability, via LinkedIn.

We value diversity in our team and welcome all applications from all candidates.

This role is based in our Sydney CBD office. We offer flexible working, with the opportunity to work in the office and from home, in a supportive team environment, while making a difference in our purpose-led organisation.

As a commonwealth entity certain roles at Housing Australia require the successful candidate to obtain and maintain a security clearance as a condition of employment.

No recruitment agencies please – we will reach out if we require any agency assistance. Thank you.

Seniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionLegal and Administrative
• IndustriesLegal Services

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