Legal and Governance Administration Officer

2 weeks ago

Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia CENTRAL AUSTRALIAN ABORIGINAL CONGRESS Full time $88,661 - $103,623 per year

Come and join a progressive organisation delivering community-led programs with the Northern Territory's largest Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service.

Full-time Contract

37.5 hours per week

$88,861 - $103,623 per annum

Total Effective Package*

$110,597 - $127,354

About the role

The Legal and Governance Administration Officer will provide administrative support to the General Counsel and Company Secretary, as well as to the in-house legal team. This role requires a highly organised and motivated individual with strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. The successful candidate will assist with a variety of legal and administrative duties, contributing to the smooth operation of our legal and governance department.

To be considered for this position, you will require:

  • Working towards tertiary qualifications in business, management, policy, administration, secretarial, legal administration, project or program management, or relevant experience
  • Willingness, ability and appropriate levels of health and fitness to travel to and work from remote locations
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with a high level or accuracy and attention to detail, including the use of Microsoft suite and the ability to use video conference software.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Ability to deal with sensitive information and exercise a high degree of confidentiality and discretion.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills with proven ability to successfully communicate (written and oral) at a high level, form positive working relationships, adapt to audience, problem solving and proven ability to manage conflicts.
  • Organisational awareness and understanding of the complexity of the Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services sector.

What we offer:

Congress offers rewarding career options and a wide range of employee benefits including:

  • Work that is community-led, impact-focused and a part of the bigger picture.
  • Opportunities to grow, including 15 days of professional development per year, with pathways including master's programs and study placements.
  • A flexible work policy including flexible start and finish times, compressed work weeks, part-time and casual roles, job sharing and the possibility to purchase additional paid leave.
  • Salary packaging for full-time, part-time and casual employees.
  • Total Effective Package includes base salary, district allowance, superannuation, leave loading, and estimated tax saving from salary packaging options

Got you interested?

Don't meet all the role requirements, but think you'd be a great asset to our team? We'll never know unless you hit the Apply Now button.

For more information on the position please contact Chief Risk and Compliance Officer, Danny Falyon on

Applications will close when a suitable applicant is found.

  • Total effective package includes: base salary, district allowance, superannuation, leave loading, and estimated tax saving from salary packaging options.

Simply complete the application process by clicking the Apply Now button and we'll be in touch.

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