AddressVacancy Number
5
Position Title
Lawyer/Senior Lawyer Position - Planning and Environment Focus & Lawyer/Senior Lawyer Position - Commercial and Property Focus
Employment Status
Full Time
Department
Strategy People and Performance
Location
Bundall
Award Classification
Stream A - Level 6 - 8
Salary
$101,514.06 - $137,167.08
Hours per week
40.30
Why join the City of Gold Coast? What's in it for you?
When you join the City of Gold Coast, we provide pathways and opportunities for you to grow and achieve your potential; we look out for your health and well-being with our Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Programs, and we offer flexible work and hybrid office/work from home options to allow you to have more time doing the things you enjoy. In addition, we have a generous superannuation scheme and an employee-driven Social Club to get you amongst the action!
About your new Branch
Located in the Strategy, People and Performance Department, the General Counsel Branch provides legal advice to the Mayor, Councillors, CEO, Executive General Managers, Managers, Officers, and employees on all issues that may arise while Council is carrying out its responsibilities and powers as a local government.
The Opportunities
These appointments will be responsible for assisting with the delivery of high level professional advice on all aspects of local government law, with one role having a focus on commercial, property and administrative law and one role having a focus on planning and environment law.
Areas of core responsibility vary based on level of experience and the role but ideally include (among other duties):
Lawyer/Senior Lawyer planning and environment law focus
Lawyer/Senior Lawyer commercial, property and administrative law focus
The City is undergoing a performance and cultural transformation. The key to success will be enabling a work environment within the legal services team that promotes engagement, teamwork and critical thinking and builds commitment to service performance improvement and excellence. The ideal candidates will be team players, possess a strong work ethic, and will also be able to have fun.
What you bring to your new role
You are someone who thrives in a fast-paced and engaging work environment. You are skilled at managing a wide variety of legal matters. You value exceptional client service and cultivate strong stakeholder relationships. You’re collaborative, you always strive for excellence, and you own the outcomes.
Some of the required skills and experiences to be successful in this role:
How to apply
Please upload your resume, Law Degree and also a 1-2 page cover letter outlining how your experience and skills align with the above positions and indicate which discipline you are applying for.
To discuss the requirements of the role, please contact Jodie Sekac on 55817477 or Bryan Abel on 5581 7418.
Please note applications for all of our vacancies close at 10.30pm on the listed closing date.
The City takes pride in ensuring we hire the right people for our roles and those employed with us are skilled, suitable and will act in a manner that reflects our City values. Our selection process includes pre-employment checks, compulsory drug and alcohol testing and National Police Check (as required).
Closing Date 28 February 2024
