Paralegal

2 weeks ago


Melbourne, Australia Housing Choices Australia Full time

**Introduction**:
**Join us and share our Vision**:
‘All people affordably housed in neighborhoods that support life opportunities’

Housing Choices Australia (Housing Choices) is a leading and growing national not-for-profit housing provider. Our goal is to ensure that people are housed in inclusive communities and to create homes that encourage a sense of belonging. We own and/or manage more than 7,000 homes, accommodating over 8500 tenants across Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia, New South Wales and Western Australia.

We provide a culture that supports individuals to be their best, with opportunities for personal and career development. We are committed to cultivating an equal, diverse, and inclusive environment for our staff, residents, and stakeholders.

**Description**:
Opportunity

We are seeking an enthusiastic part-time paralegal to support the Legal and Governance Team of HCA.

The key responsibilities of the position include updating and maintaining legal, corporate, and governance registers/records, providing comprehensive and high-quality administrative support, including projects and related tasks, and supporting HCA in meeting internal governance and external reporting requirements.

The position is available part-time (2-3 days a week) or casual based in Melbourne (close to Melbourne Central station).

Download a copy of the Position Description here.

**(Please note**: SEEK applicants only - if you are viewing this job advert on SEEK you will not be able to view the position description until you click APPLY)

**Skills and Experiences**:
**About You**:

- Enrolment in tertiary law studies (students in their penultimate or final year of studies are encouraged to apply) OR formal qualifications in Administration or related and/or equivalent experience
- Experience in providing administrative and legal support
- Demonstrated high-level prioritising, administrative and time management capabilities which include strong problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated high-level competencies in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and SharePoint and a willingness to learn and use other software programs
- Experience dealing with sensitive and confidential information
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work well within a team environment
- Excellent organisational skills, including the ability to manage conflicting priorities and high work volumes without affecting the quality of service delivery.

Desirable
- Strong knowledge and experience in the social housing sector

We are seeking someone with sound technical skills and knowledge combined with a collaborative and flexible partnering style and strong commitment to our vision and mission.

What we offer in return
- 5 Weeks Annual Leave
- Flexible working arrangements
- Salary Packaging for living expenses, meal, and entertainment expenses
- Excellent career development opportunities
- Recognition program
- Salary Continuance Insurance
- 16 weeks paid parental leave
- Agree and undergo any other employment screening as required by Housing Choices - including but not restricted to Working with Children or Vulnerable Persons and NDIS Worker (this will be as applicable based on the state location and/or function of the role)
- Agree and comply with Child Safety policies and procedures
- Provide a current driver’s license and willingness to travel across Housing Choices’ locations, if and as required.

**For an informal discussion about the role, please contact**: Mahil Mutu-Mala 03 8636 9408.

Applicants should address the requirements of the role and include a covering letter outlining your suitability for the position as outlined in the job advert.

**Applications Close**: 22/04/2024


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