Legal and Contracts Officer

4 days ago

Sydney, Australia Screen Australia Full time

**Engagement Type**: Contract, 2 years
**Salary**: $81,194 per annum plus 15.4% super
**Location**: Sydney
**Department / Unit**: Legal Services & Producer Offset and Co-Production / Contracts Management
**Immediate Manager**: Manager, Contracts Management
ABOUT US
Screen Australia is a Federal Government agency charged with supporting Australian screen development, production and promotion. Screen Australia supports talent, quality, innovation and cultural value through programs that increase the ambitions, risk tolerance and diversity of Australian storytelling for local and international audiences.
About the role
About you
Previous experience working as a Contracts Administrator in a similar environment or experience as a Legal Assistant/Paralegal or Procurement Administrator.
Excellent attention to detail and the ability to prepare quality legal documentation.
Strong organisational skills including experience working on databases.
Strong Microsoft Office suite skills.
High level of verbal and written communication skills.
Proven ability to interact effectively with a range of stakeholders at various levels, both internally and externally.
The benefits
In return you will receive a salary of $81,194 per annum + 15.4% super, work in our modern offices in Ultimo; and become part of a collaborative, creative and high performing team environment.
Please note while at Screen Australia, employees are unable to access any state or Screen Australia funding, in addition to freelancing on any Screen Australia productions.
How to apply
Applications must be received by Friday, 10 January 2025.
The Applicant Particulars Form ; and
Your response to the Selection Criteria (Qualifications and Experience), listed in the job profile.

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