Legal Administrator (Appeals)

$76K – $82K Total Remuneration Package
$68K – $73K Base Salary
Location: Sunshine Coast
Vacancy No: 2953
Permanent Full-time
Applications close: Friday, 30 September 2022 11:59pm AEST

Why work with us?

There is no better place to live and work than on the Sunshine Coast, especially with an outstanding organisation like Sunshine Coast Council.

With the vision to be Australia’s most sustainable region - Healthy, Smart, and Creative, council is at the forefront of delivering a number of region-shaping projects that will see the region become a hub for innovation, entrepreneurship and creativity, along with opportunities and a lifestyle for all to enjoy.

About the Role

Council’s Legal Services Branch are seeking a Legal Administrator to support the functions of the Branch through the provision of general administrative support, and the preparation of Court documents, Briefs, and Correspondence. The successful candidate will prepare documentation for and liaise with a range of key internal, external stakeholders, including: barristers, expert witnesses and court officers, and external law firms.

This role will also involve identifying and applying process improvements, including in relation to office procedures.

As a key administrative team member, you will be involved in diary management, record management, file archiving & precedent management and maintenance.

The role is currently based in Nambour but will be relocated to Maroochydore upon completion of Sunshine Coast City Hall.

About you

As a high-level administrator, you are ideally vocationally qualified in Business Administration or Local Government. Coupled with your formal training is your strong experience in provision of high-level administration support in a legal office.

Ideally, you will have prior experience in preparing Court documents and a working knowledge of the Development Application / Approval process.

As a professional in the field, you will be competent in the Microsoft Suite & legal computer software. Your ability and willingness to learn new programs is critical.

Please note, appointment to this position is subject to the completion of a satisfactory criminal history check.

Our Culture & Employee Benefits

Council is committed to creating an inclusive, culturally diverse, healthy, skilled and dedicated workplace culture. As an employee you will enjoy a range of benefits and working styles to suit you:

• Wellbeing: Your wellbeing is important to us therefore we offer a number of different initiatives such as discounted health related memberships, fitness passport, employee assistance program and development opportunities.
• Flexibility: We know it is important to balance life and work, therefore we offer flexible working including a 9-day fortnight and a hybrid WFH model that help you be your best.
• Extras: Those extras make a difference therefore we offer salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation, smartphones and devices. We also pay you 17.5% leave loading and generous Superannuation where council will contribute 12% Superannuation in addition to your 6% superannuation contribution.

How to apply

Your written application should include:

• a 1-page cover letter expressing your interest and summarising your suitability for the role with reference to the Position Profile;
• A current resume or curriculum vitae.

Once you have these two documents ready,

Further Information

Helpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on the Sunshine Coast Council website.

For specific enquiries contact Sarah Donald during business hours on 07 5441 8246.

We're working hard to create an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Recruitment Team joinusnow@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.

At Sunshine Coast Council, we embrace diversity, including in relation to: gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion and sexual orientation. To deliver the best service to our region we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. Sunshine Coast Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.