Legal Officer

Job Description

All applications must be made through IworkforNSW, applications received from other sources will not be considered

Legal Officer

Salary Classification: Clerk Grade 7/8 ($101,946 – $112,849) with a total remuneration package up to $126,221 per annum

Employment Status: Temporary (up to three years), full time

Location: Sydney CBD

About the Australian Museum

The Australian Museum is located on the traditional homelands of the Gadigal people of the Eora nation. The Australian Museum acknowledges the Gadigal people as the Traditional Owners and custodians of the land, sky and waterways, paying respect to Elders past, present and emerging.

The Australian Museum (AM) operating within the NSW Department of Enterprise, Investment and Trade cluster, is the first museum in Australia and was founded in 1827. The AM provides access, engagement and scientific research to increase our understanding of natural history and culture, particularly of the Australasian region. The AM holds more than 22 million objects of biological, geological and cultural collections and develops programs, exhibitions and school and community education initiatives onsite, online and offsite.

The new AM mission is: To ignite wonder, inspire debate and drive change.

The new AM vision is: To be a leading voice for the richness of life, the Earth and culture in Australia and the Pacific. We commit to transform the conversation around climate change, the environment and wildlife conservation; be a strong advocate for First Nations’ culture; and continue to develop world -leading science, collections, exhibitions and education programs.

For more information, visit the website.
The AM supports a diverse workforce and promotes applications from First Nations and Torres Strait Islander people. People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, the Australian Museum will implement reasonable adjustments consistent with industry standard.

About the role

The Legal Officer will assist the General Counsel with a broad range of contractual, legal research, and drafting assignments for the AM, as well as providing advice on legal and strategic issues affecting the AM’s operations and programs. The Legal Officer will also assist with the legal and contracting aspects of procurement. The Legal Officer will be experienced in commercial law, document preparation, conducting legal research, and advising on the same, and will as part of the role gain an excellent understanding of legal issues in museum administration, including procurement, copyright, governance, contracts, exhibitions and insurance issues.

About you

We are seeking a motivated, proactive and experienced professional who has:

·         Commercial legal experience

·         Experience with government procurement processes (desirable)

·         Interpersonal and communication skills to interact with people in a variety of positions and effectively communicate complex information and provide accurate advice to people from various backgrounds, including staff and external parties

·         Skills and experience in contracting, conducting legal research and analysis, providing interpretation and advice

·         Demonstrated experience writing a variety of documents to a high standard including reports, briefing documents, and correspondence

Essential requirements

·         Legal qualification, with at least 2 years PAE

The successful applicant will be subject to a national criminal records check.

More information about applying for a role in the public sector can be found on the I work for NSW page.

As part of your online application, you must upload:

1.    A one-to-two-page cover letter which outlines your suitability for the role.

2.    Resume

As part of the online application process, you will be prompted to answer the following targeted questions.

1.    What interests and excites you about this role?

2.    What is your experience managing competing priorities while providing consistently high levels of support?

Please click here for a Role Description

Enquiries: Heather Harris, Chief Operating Officer, [email protected]

It is a condition of employment at the Australian Museum that all employees, or prospective employees, be double vaccinated for COVID 19 or hold a valid medical exemption.

If you run into any technical difficulties with your online application, contact I Work for NSW Support at [email protected] or 1800 562 679.

The Australian Museum promotes applications from a diverse workforce. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment process to better enable you to shine, please reach out to the above contact person or note this in your application

A talent pool may be created from this recruitment activity for ongoing or temporary roles. Candidates may be considered for similar roles that become available over the next 18 months.