In-House Counsel And Governance Officer (Full-Time Permanent)

In-house Counsel and Governance Officer (Full-time permanent)

QCOSS is looking for a professional, passionate, and driven In-house Counsel and Governance Officer to deliver high level internal legal advice and supports for QCOSS and the establishment and ongoing management of the legislative, contractual, governance, risk, quality, and business solutions for the new Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) Peak body.

About QCOSS:

QCOSS is Queensland’s peak body for the social service sector. Our vision is to achieve equality, opportunity, and wellbeing for every person, in every community. Our values are respect, optimism, and strength. We work with our sector, government, and other stakeholders to achieve meaningful change for Queensland.

About you:

You have a passion for work that creates meaningful change, and you seek to make a contribution through your career. You will be used to working in a high performing, fast-paced, issues rich environment and be:

• professional, committed, and flexible 
• high performing and work with integrity
• focused on the establishment of mutually beneficial long-term partnerships and strong relationships with our members, service providers, and other diverse stakeholders

You will have:

• relevant qualifications in Law (essential) with demonstrated experience to fulfil the requirements of the role including legislative, regulatory and Governance requirements of charitable organisations 
• demonstrated understanding of working with people who have experienced trauma and an understanding of trauma informed practice
• demonstrated experience providing expert legal advice on a range of legal topics and providing advice on any matters of complexity within QCOSS projects including potential risks
• high level ability to prepare a range of written documents including project proposals and plans, reports, briefings, and policies and procedures 
• a record of success in building and maintaining relationships and partnerships with diverse stakeholders
• high level demonstrated project management experience including the ability to manage diverse and complex projects within agreed timeframes and competing priorities
• demonstrated in board governance/secretariat and management
• a strong understanding of and commitment to the work of QCOSS and our commitment to social justice. 

This is not just a job; this is a fantastic opportunity to make an impact!

What you will get:

We will offer you a flexible, exciting, rewarding full time (38 hrs/week) permanent position in a great place to work.  

All this plus a competitive remuneration package between $106,664 - $111,367 per annum dependent on relevant qualifications and experience to fulfil the requirements of the position. 

Superannuation of 12% and salary packaging benefits apply in addition to flexible work arrangements including working from home, flex time and time off in lieu provisions.  

Find out more:   

The position description and selection criteria can be found on the QCOSS website at www.qcoss.org.au or by emailing: ****@qcoss.org.au. If you require any further information or detail, please contact Annette Schoone, Executive Director Operations (07) 3004 6***.

Don’t wait - Inspire Us and Apply Now!   

QCOSS is focused on hiring people who are high performing, adaptable and resilient, committed to teamwork and strong collaboration, and who share our values of respect, optimism, and strength. 

So, if this role resonates with you, please apply by providing a copy of your resume and a cover letter responding to the selection criteria (no more than 2 pages) by 5:00 pmMonday 29 April 2024.

Any application that does not address the selection criteria will not be considered.

Inclusion and diversity:

QCOSS is an inclusive employer.  We acknowledge the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the traditional custodians of the land in which we live and work and, therefore, support their right of self-determination. 

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where employee diversity such as gender, age, culture, disability (physical or mental health), religion, sexual orientation is recognised and celebrated.

We encourage applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds and people with disability. 

We respectfully request no recruitment agency approaches