Legal Counsel And Company Secretary

Legal Counsel and Company Secretary Location: Lewisham Employment Type: PP - Part-time Ongoing Salary: $160,000 - $165,000 + Super + Not For Profit Salary Packaging. This primary purpose of this role is to provide expert legal and governance advice related to the activities of CatholicCare Sydney. The role is responsible for a variety of general legal work including advice work in aged care law, employment law, dispute resolution and complaints handling, and company secretarial duties. Responsibilities Provide Strategic Legal Counsel: Offer timely, insightful legal advice to the Board, CEO, and executive leadership on diverse areas including social services, aged care, employment, contract law, WHS, privacy, and more. Interpret Complex Legislation: Apply deep knowledge of employment law, dispute resolution, and the Aged Care Act to guide CatholicCare's decisions and ensure compliance in a highly regulated environment. Regulatory Representation: Represent CatholicCare before the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission and other external regulatory bodies, demonstrating professionalism, strategic clarity, and empathy. Serve as Company Secretary & Governance Advisor: Support the CatholicCare Sydney Trust and the Audit and Risk Committee in fostering robust governance, ensuring best practice and integrity throughout. Manage Litigation & Risk: Oversee all legal risk and liability matters—drafting and responding to letters of demand, managing small claims and alternative dispute resolution, and orchestrating external counsel and insurance claims as needed. Collaborate with the Archdiocesan Counsel: Liaise effectively with the General Counsel of the Archdiocese on professional standards matters concerning CatholicCare. Provide Regular Oversight: Ensure thorough transparency and board awareness by reporting all litigation matters monthly to both the Board and the General Counsel of the Archdiocese. Qualifications Current Australian Legal Practising Certificate with 7+ years of relevant professional experience post‑admission; in‑house experience desirable. Experience in Employment and Industrial Law, Dispute Resolution and / or Litigation, and / or Aged Care Law and Company Secretarial Duties. Sound knowledge of the Aged Care Act, and the Aged Care Regulatory bodies. Proven expertise in advising stakeholders on legal risks. Ability to apply a legal framework to emerging legislative and regulatory changes. Ability to assess and advise on complex risk as part of providing solutions‑driven advice. Excellent stakeholder liaison and consultation skills, strong communication skills with the ability to influence and negotiate at all levels. High attention to detail with the ability to meet competing deadlines. Demonstrated capacity to work effectively with First Nations and CALD colleagues and clients. Benefits Professional Growth: Tailored professional development opportunities to support your career ambitions. Work‑Life Balance: Embrace flexibility, hybrid or flexible working arrangements, flexible start/finish times, family‑friendly organisation. Tax Savings: Maximise your income with generous salary packaging, reducing your tax and increasing your take‑home pay. Generous Leave: Above‑award annual and personal/carers leave, extended parental leave, celebration day. Supportive Team: Join a friendly and supportive team that values your contributions. Wellbeing: Free access to a premium mindfulness app, EAP counselling, yearly flu vaccinations, and a variety of wellbeing activities to make your workday more enjoyable. Application Process To be considered for this role, you will need to attach your resume and a cover letter addressing how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the role (Address the Selection Criteria). Applications for this position close on 22 December. Need More Information? Please contact Kulsum Thakore – Talent Acquisition Partner. About Us People are at the core of everything we do: from supporting and enhancing the wellbeing of our clients to the nurturing and development of our staff and their career aspirations. CatholicCare Sydney is a leading not‑for‑profit agency supporting people from all walks of life. We're an organisation that promotes diversity and inclusion, and commits to the growth and wellbeing of our staff, empowering them to make a positive change to the community. CatholicCare is the official social services agency of the Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney and also a certified Family Friendly Organisation. We welcome applications from individuals of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, members of the LGBTQI+ community, and people living with disabilities. CatholicCare requires the preferred applicant to undertake a National Criminal History Record Check prior to employment, and for some roles, a Working with Children Check and / or NDIS Worker Screening Check may be required. #J-18808-Ljbffr