Governance And Legal Advisor - Internal Only

• Join our dynamic and rapidly expanding team as we embark on an exciting journey of organisational growth and innovation, working towards our vision of becoming Australia’s Port for the Future. 
• Work on meaningful initiatives that will help create prosperity for the North Queensland’s communities. 
• Enjoy an environment that provides attractive benefits including flexibility, true work-life balance and generous opportunities for professional development. 

About thePort

The Port of Townsville Limited (thePort) has been actively shaping the future of Townsville and NorthQueensland for almost 160 years. 

Today, we are Australia’slargest port for zinc, lead, copper, sugar and fertiliser.Additionally, we handle more motor vehicles and containerised goodsthan any other port in Northern Australia. The goods that flowthrough our ports are grown, mined, manufactured and used to betterthe lives of more than 800,000 people across a vast catchment area,spanning from Hinchinbrook to the Burdekin and west to MountIsa. 

On average, more than 7.5 milliontonnes of goods, worth more than $11.4 billion, cross our wharveseach year. Thanks to our customers, we are one of thecountry’s most diverse ports, linking more than 30 differentcommodities to 130 ports in 44countries. 

The Townsville port is also anincreasingly strategic forward mounting location inAustralia’s Defence capabilities, as well as an importanttourism enabler due to its modern dedicated cruise shipterminal. 

Working withus

The Port of Townsville is expandingits team of passionate and innovative professionals as we undergo aperiod of significant and sustainablegrowth. 

We are currently undertaking thebiggest port expansion in our history, trade volumes are expectedto triple by 2050 as new projects in rare earth, critical mineralsand renewable energy come to realisation and demand for Defence andcruise shipping capacity is rapidlyincreasing. 

In the coming years we will bechallenged to continue to deliver highly competitive day to dayport operations, drive improvements in sustainability across allareas of the business and deliver major capital works projects thatwill ensure our capacity to facilitate the trade demands of thefuture. 

We are currently looking forexceptional talent to join our team as we embark on this journey.Are you a proactive and ambitious individual with a passion formaking a real impact? This is your chance to be part of acollaborative and forward-thinking environment where your ideas andcontributions will be valued. 

The Port provides a supportiveworkplace culture that is committed to improving diversity andfostering inclusivity. With a strong focus on nurturing growth andcontinuous learning, you'll have the resources and guidance toexcel in your role and beyond. 

About the role andyou

The Governance and Legal Advisor will facilitate the engagementof legal advice, oversee governance systems and practices andsupport the Board and Company Secretary in discharging allGovernance and regulatory obligations to ensure the Port ofTownsville (the Port) operates ethically,transparently, and in accordance with relevant laws, regulationsand government policy/guidelines.

This role involves assessing legal matters and will support thePort to embed good governance practices by identifying, developingand delivering organisational improvement, business and governanceinitiatives and practices across the organisation, to maximise corebusiness outputs and ensure the achievement of strategic goals inaccordance with regulatory and government guidelines.

As the Governance and Legal Advisor, you will:

• Through the General Counsel, assist with the facilitation of internal and external legal advice and preparation of correspondence and documentation.
• Monitor changes in legislation and regulations affecting the corporation and provide legal interpretations and opinion on compliance issues.
• Review, draft, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and legal documents and ensure that contracts align with legal requirements and protect the corporation’s interests.
• Provide legal guidance on contract disputes and resolutions.
• Establish and maintain relationships with government agencies, departments, and key stakeholders.
• Monitor government policies and initiatives that may impact the corporation.
• Provide advice on engaging with government entities and managing regulatory relationships.
• Ensure the Port operates with the framework or relevant laws, regulations and government policy and monitor changes in legislation and provide guidance on impact and controls.
• Through the Company Secretary, provide support to the Board of Directors and maintain accurate corporate records including agendas, board papers, minutes, workplans, charters and management of company registers.
• Assist with coordination of board meetings by effectively engaging with a range of stakeholders, and collation and quality assurance of board materials.
• Develop, implement, and maintain effective governance frameworks, policies and procedures.
• Support the functioning of governance structures to ensure that they operate in accordance with best practice.

Experience you’llneed

To be successful in the role, youwill require: 

Qualifications/tickets/licences: 

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Law (LLB or higher).
• National Police Check

Skills andexperience: 

• Strong understanding of relevant laws, regulations and government policies through previous experience in legal/compliance roles, preferably within government or public-sector organisations.
• Ability to promote good governance practices across the organisation by developing systems, frameworks, policies, and procedures in accordance with regulatory requirements and the organisation’s needs.
• Experience in the preparation, coordination, and timely delivery of materials for a board / committee and providing advice on the arrangements of board business arrangements.
• Strong analytical skills to assess legal documents, identify risks and make informed recommendations.
• Strong communication and ability to engage and collaborate at all levels of the organisation to achieve sound governance outcomes.

Software/Systemsskills: 

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office suite (mandatory).
• Demonstrated experience in controlled document management software.
• Familiarity with legal research databases and platforms.
• Board portal software (Diligent).

For a more comprehensiveunderstanding of the position's requirements, please refer to thePosition Description available on ourwebsite. 

Applicationprocess

• Click apply and follow the prompts 
• Attach your current resume and a cover letter to your application 
• Applications close 5pm Thursday, 22 February 2024

For enquiries, please contact***************@townsville-port.com.au,noting that applications must be submitted via our recruitment site- email applications will not beaccepted. 

At the Port of Townsville, we valueand celebrate the diversity of our community and recognise that itenriches our workplace. We strongly encourage applicants from allbackgrounds to come forward, confident that you will be met withrespect and consideration. We are committed to ensuring our workingenvironment is safe and welcoming. 

If you are an applicant who faceschallenges due to cultural barriers or disabilities, please knowthat we are here to support you throughout the application process.We strive to create a welcoming and accessible recruitmentexperience for all candidates, and we encourage you to approach usif you require any assistance oraccommodations. 

Together, let's build a workforcethat thrives on inclusivity and embraces the strengths thateveryone brings to our team.