Division Office of the General Manager
Department Legal
Employment Status Permanent, full-time
Employment Arrangement 35 hours per week with access to Council’s Agile Work Policy.
Salary Range Grade 10 (ranging between $71,325.80 - $81,881.80 per annum, dependent upon experience) plus 11.5% Superannuation
Council Overview
Strathfield Council (Council) is a medium sized Council located in Sydney’s Inner West. The area of the Council comprises approximately 14 square kilometres and has an estimated population of 46,000 residents, which is growing at 2.5-3% annually. Based on NSW Government projections, the population will increase to over 80,000 by 2036.
About the Role
Strathfield Council has a great opportunity for a Legal Officer to join our Legal department on a permanent, full-time basis.
Reporting to the General Counsel, the Legal Officer will assist with a range of litigation and advice work. This position would be required to assist in legal research, legal drafting, court attendances, contract review and providing advice to Council. This would suit someone who is looking to grow their legal career, with professional development opportunities available.
For more information about the duties and responsibilities for the role, please refer to the position description attached below.
Position Description
To review this position description for this role, please click here.
About You
- Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor degree (or equivalent) from a recognised Australian tertiary education provider.
- Admitted to practice law in New South Wales.
- Holder of a current Australian Practising Certificate or capable of holding an Australian Practising Certificate.
- Experience in local government (desirable).
- Experience in one or more of the following areas of law: commercial/contract, property, administrative, planning and environment and local government law (desirable).
Staff Benefits
To see a list of staff benefits, please click here. To view Council's Agile Work Policy, please click here.
To Apply
Applicants can apply through our online application process:
1. Please fill out your details below, review and answer our designated questions.
2. On the next page attach any required documentation before concluding your application.
Please have the following documentation (preferably in PDF format) ready to upload prior to commencing your application
- Cover letter addressing the selection criteria as found in the position description
- Up to date CV/Resume
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Melissa Mallos via email melissa mallos@strathfield.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close at 11:59pm, Tuesday 4 February 2025
Strathfield Council is an EEO employer. We encourage applications from everyone regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, cultural background, faith, disability, or gender identity. We encourage applications from people from diverse groups, including, but not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, young people, older workers, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ and other minority groups.