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Form of workNewington College is looking to appoint a motivated, dynamic, and diligent Legal and Policy Officer to contribute to its Legal and Risk Services team.
The Legal and Policy Officer will report to the Legal and Governance Manager and work closely with the Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Headmaster in ensuring the College meet its strategic objectives and legal obligations at all times. The role also works closely with the Headmaster and College Council in ensuring the College Council is provided with effective and efficient board secretarial support.
This role is full-time, permanent and based at our Stanmore secondary campus.
Further details about this position can be obtained by contacting Ms Adele Sparke, Legal and Governance Manager *******@newington.nsw.edu.au.
To view the position description, please copy and paste this link to your browser: https://www.newington.nsw.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2024-Legal-and-Policy-Officer-Position-Description.pdf
About you:
We have deliberately not provided set and narrow selection criteria. However, it would be expected that the successful candidate will hold a current practicing certificate as a solicitor and have significant experience in the education sector.
In addition, possess the following attributes:
- Highly organised across competing demands from the Legal and Governance Manager
- A self-starter attitude with initiative to anticipate and circumvent problems, find solutions and implement efficiencies to ensure projects move forward.
- A high level of digital fluency including experience with the Microsoft suite and the ability to quickly understand and adopt new technologies.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail and knowledge of current effective digital presentation tools.
- Excellent interpersonal skills to inspire the confidence of stakeholders. High-energy, drive and enthusiasm and well-developed team membership skills.
- Experience in an educational environment or with child safeguarding is desirable but not essential.
The College is a busy, restless place where we constantly aim to be better. That aim applies to everyone who works here, from the grounds staff to the finance team to the people who work closely with our alumni. What else sets us apart? We strive to create a culture underpinned by care for our community – students, parents, staff, past students and those who live nearby – and by an appreciation of the importance of service. The College is supported by a strong sense of integrity: values like respect, honesty, fairness and responsibility are important to us. Collaboration isn’t just a buzzword and we ensure the resources are available to make the most of every opportunity.
Newington College is, we think, a great place to work and for our students to learn. If our approach appeals to you – and if you think you could contribute to our strong existing foundations – we’d like to hear from you.
Further information about the College, its programs and its strategic plans is available on the College website: www.newington.nsw.edu.au
Newington's Commitment to Child Protection
The College is a ‘Child Safe Organisation' committed to ensuring the safety, welfare and wellbeing of all children and young people at the College and is dedicated to protecting them from abuse and harm. All children and young people who come to Newington have a right to feel and be safe.
Successful applicants will be subject to employment screening processes with the Office of the Children’s Guardian and will be required to provide a current Working with Children registration number. In addition, teaching staff will be expected to possess a current First Aid qualification.
To Apply:
To be considered, applicant must:
