Legal Governance Specialist

1 week ago

Cairns, Queensland, Australia beBeeGovernance Full time $90,000 - $100,000
Strengthening Governance Frameworks

This is a key opportunity to play a central role in enhancing TRC's governance structures and providing legal expertise to support the organisation's strategic objectives.

The Role Overview
  • Ensure governance, quality, and risk programs are robust, transparent, and effective by implementing robust governance frameworks.
  • Provide in-house legal guidance, coordinate external legal advice, and contribute to best practice compliance and governance through expert legal counsel.
Key Responsibilities Include
  • Supporting the implementation and ongoing improvement of TRC's governance framework through expert governance consulting.
  • Facilitating external legal advice and delivering in-house guidance on complex matters through expert legal analysis.
  • Coordinating Council's lease and land tenure portfolio, including drafting, negotiating, and reviewing agreements through contract management expertise.
  • Providing advice, training, and guidance to staff on governance and legal issues through expert knowledge sharing.
  • Managing complaints and investigations in line with Council's Complaints Management Policy through professional case management.
  • Preparing high-quality reports, policies, procedures, and briefings to support informed decision-making through business intelligence reporting.
About You
  • A dedicated professional who brings a Bachelor's degree in Law (or relevant discipline).
  • Admission as an Australian Lawyer.
  • Current practising certificate (or eligibility to obtain).
  • Demonstrated experience in commercial/community leasing and complaints handling through proven track record.
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
  • Experience in local government (desirable but not essential).
Why Strengthen Governance?
  • A collaborative, community-focused organisation.
  • A supportive workplace culture.
  • The opportunity to shape governance and legal outcomes that benefit the entire community.

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