Head of Legal and Governance

Head of Legal and Governance | City West Housing City West Housing is an affordable housing provider and developer with heart. We understand how fundamental a home is for people’s health, wellbeing, resilience and opportunity. As Tier 1 registered community housing provider with a strong development pipeline and a commitment to service delivery, we invest in the communities in which we operate and work closely with a range of partners. We own 1,000 quality affordable apartments in prime locations that we rent to some 1,600 residents on very low to moderate incomes. By charging affordable rent, we support residents to live near where they work, contributing to the economy and strengthening local communities. Purpose of the role Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and a key member of the Leadership Team, this role will provide expert legal and strategic advice to the CEO, management and the board on property, development, finance, construction and compliance matters, helping to drive strategic decision making while ensuring that risks are proactively identified and managed. The role is also responsible for ensuring that there are appropriate compliance structures in place and supporting the Company Secretary in Board-facing processes and interactions. This is a standalone, hands‑on position where the successful candidate will be actively involved in all aspects of their scope from start to finish. They will lead the establishment of the in‑house legal function, oversee the development and implementation of frameworks, policies and processes to support good governance, and provide end‑to‑end support on complex matters across property, development, finance, construction, and compliance. The role requires a proactive, practical approach and a willingness to engage deeply in both strategic and operational activities. Key Capabilities & Requirements Bachelor of Laws (or equivalent). Unrestricted Practicing Certificate. A minimum of 8+ years post‑admission experience in a relevant industry (property, construction, social/affordable housing etc). Strong commercial acumen and experience in one or more of the following areas: property, construction, development or finance law including the management of complex transactions. Proven track record in providing advice on complex legal and governance issues. Demonstrated experience in managing risks, solving problems and exercising sound judgement to balance legal, commercial and organisational priorities. Proven ability to engage and manage external legal advisors, including development of scopes of work and oversight of performance. Experience leading a small team to achieve excellence. Ability to engage and communicate complex legal concepts/matters to non‑legal stakeholders. Collaborative working style and commitment to integrity. Location and work model Pyrmont. Hybrid 50% split between office and WHF per fortnight. Please note that verbal references and probity checks will be required as part of the appointment process. How to apply To request a Candidate Briefing Document or to request a confidential conversation please email Mohanna Watson on or to submit an application please upload your cover letter and resume. At Beaumont People, we believe a diverse workplace is a happy workplace, and we love working with organisations that feel the same way. We encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from CALD backgrounds and people with disabilities or barriers to employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or marital or parental status. Should you require a reasonable accommodation to be made for your application to be assessed we would be more than happy to discuss how that can be arranged. #J-18808-Ljbffr