Assistant Director- Contracts and Compliance

1 week ago


South Brisbane, Australia Housing Industry Association (HIA) Full time

**Assistant Director - Contracts and Compliance**

If you enjoy the idea of becoming an expert across a range of legal areas, a trusted advisor to both internal and external stakeholders of all sizes and supporting members in the home building industry then this role is for you.

HIA currently has an opportunity for a highly motivated legal expert to join our team as Assistant Director - Contracts and Compliance to provide innovative and industry focused support and member services across the country.

**What will you be doing?**

If you have always wanted to use your legal skills to have a direct and positive impact then this is the job for you.

In your role you will support the Director - Industrial Relations and Legal Services in managing and maintaining the risk allocation and legislative compliance of HIA’s suite of standard form contracts. Identifying and developing commercial opportunities to further enhance HIA’s contracts and related documents also forms a part of the role as does leading and managing projects related to HIA’s contract offering.

The role also requires that you provide support to regional managers and workplace services staff, and monitor and provide advice nationally on emerging contracts and compliance issues.

You may also engage with members face to face through a variety of activities including the delivery of training and membership presentations to small and large groups on key business compliance issues.

Supporting and representing the interests of our members is a core value of HIA and in this role you will assist HIA prosecute its policy to Federal government agencies and regulators.

**Who are you?**

Are you looking for a hands on role outside of a traditional law firm? Are you interested in influencing the decisions of government that affect the home building industry?

The right person for this job should be passionate about helping people, enjoy practical problem solving and using your initiative. You will also enjoy the challenge of providing support and advice combined with the need to think strategically about issues that may affect the whole housing industry. Being a good communicator is vital. You will need to have tertiary qualification in legal, contract, construction or related discipline. A good working knowledge of construction law and/or construction contracts is desirable.

**Who are we?**

The Housing Industry Association is Australia’s peak residential building industry body. HIA members include builders, contractors, developers, manufacturers and suppliers. HIA delivers services to members in a number of areas, including policy and advocacy, business compliance, advice and training.

Eligible HIA employees enjoy a variety of benefits including the option to purchase up to two weeks annual leave per calendar year, salary sacrifice arrangements, study assistance program, paid maternity leave, and group insurance cover.



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