About the role
Join MacKillop Family Services as a Legal and Governance Support Specialist within our Legal and Governance Team, reporting to the General Counsel. You'll manage the intake, recording, and compliance of Subpoenas, Summons, and Warrants, and support operational directors in responding to these legal documents.
Provide high-level administrative support to the General Counsel and maintain MacKillop's Legal Register. If you're detail-oriented, proactive, and ready to contribute to a meaningful cause.
This is a Permanent Part-Time (2-3 days a week) opportunity based in South Melbourne, VIC within our Legal and Governance - Corporate Services unit. The position reports to the General Counsel.
Key Selection Criteria:
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Completion of or progress towards a qualification in legal services or law desirable but not necessary, or equivalent work experience.
- A knowledge and understanding of Privacy legislation and obligations and the different requirements for redacting files for release to clients and third parties, desirable.
- Experience working as an administration assistant or paralegal, preferably within a corporate or not-for-profit organisation.
- Analytical and solutions focused with the ability to think strategically and in the best interests of the organisation.
Please address the full Key Selection Criteria outlined in the PD as part of your application.
For more information, please contact:
Faten Awad at or on
You must have a:
- Valid and current Driver's Licence;
- Satisfactory Criminal History Check (paid for by MacKillop);
- Valid Employee Working with Children Check;
Our Commitment:
MacKillop celebrates and draws strength from diversity and respects the dignity of all people. Every person at MacKillop has the right to be safe and to be treated justly. We value every person's ability, cultural or linguistic backgrounds, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, intersex status, relationship status, religious or spiritual beliefs, socio-economic status, and age.
It is our goal that MacKillop Family Services continues to evolve as a culturally safe, culturally competent, and welcoming organisation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, families, and communities.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
Shortlisting for this position may commence immediately so please submit your application as soon as possible.
