Paralegal

7 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Labour Hire Authority Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

The Labour Hire Authority (LHA) protects Victorian workers from exploitation and improves transparency and integrity in the labour hire industry by regulating businesses that provide or use labour hire services.  LHA licences labour hire providers, monitors and enforces compliance, and supports providers, hosts and workers to understand and comply with their legal obligations.

Established to administer the Labour Hire Licensing Act 2018 (Vic) (LHL Act), LHA is an independent agency whose work is wholly funded by licence fees from labour hire businesses.  Since 2019, LHA has expanded its program of industry engagement, compliance and enforcement, growing its small and dedicated team to around 120 staff and establishing a strong track record.

LHA employees are offered hybrid and flexible working arrangements in accordance with Victorian Public Service and LHA policies. Our offices are located in Melbourne CBD and Bendigo.

About the position

Reporting to the Managing Principal Lawyer, duties include:

  • legal research and analysis
  • drafting correspondence, briefs to counsel and court documents
  • contributing to the development and organisation of internal processes
  • assisting with legal support and administrative duties as required.

About you

  • Enthusiastic person who is passionate about improving workers' lives
  • Effective communicator and listener, be able to build and maintain good relationships with our stakeholders
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment dealing with competing priorities
  • Uses conceptual and analytical skills to make sense of complex information and ideas

How to Apply

Please apply by providing a professional cover letter responding to the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description (attached) detailing your skills, knowledge and experience relating to the opportunity.

For further information regarding Labour Hire Authority, please visit our website at   Applicants will be required to comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004, directions, policies or procedures.

All personal information is kept secure and confidential and managed in accordance with the Privacy and Data Protection Act, 2014.  Successful candidates will be required to undergo the Victorian Public Service pre-employment screening process and an Australian Criminal History Check prior to commencing employment with Labour Hire Authority.

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