Legal Officer

Legal Officer

Camberwell

Full Time

About Us

BaptistCare is a leading purpose-led care organisation guided by our Christian identity and serving people and communities across Australia for more than 110 years. We support people to live better through aged care home care retirement living community services disability support and housing.

We know that lifes challenges can make our world feel smaller. With the right people alongside us it can feel more connected supported and hopeful again.

Thats what we work towards every day - enriching lives through communities of care. Today more than 70000 customers 12000 employees and close to 2000 volunteers are part of our communities across Australia.

Baptistcare exists to serve people in need and the Legal and Governance team plays a meaningful role in making that possible. As Legal Officer youll bring sound legal judgement to an organisation that genuinely measures its success by the wellbeing of the people it supports.

What Youll Be Working On

• Providing timely legal advice across a diverse portfolio including contracts employment privacy and regulatory compliance matters
• Drafting reviewing and negotiating a range of commercial agreements and organisational policies
• Supporting governance frameworks and assisting with Board and committee documentation as required
• Monitoring legislative and regulatory developments relevant to the aged care and community services sector

What Youll Bring

• A current practising certificate and a minimum of two years post-admission experience in a relevant legal discipline
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex legal concepts into clear practical guidance for non-legal stakeholders
• Experience advising on contracts compliance or governance ideally within a regulated or NFP environment
• Familiarity with the Aged Care Act or community services regulatory landscape or a genuine readiness to develop this knowledge quickly within Baptistcares operating context
• Strong drafting skills and sharp attention to detail
• The ability to manage competing priorities with composure and professionalism

How to Apply

ClickApply Nowto submit your application.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

• Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
• The successful applicant will be required to undergo a National Criminal History check.
• A medical assessment will be conducted to see if you are physically capable for the role

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BaptistCare Inspired by Jesus to champion care for all.

BaptistCare is dedicated to the safety empowerment and participation of all children. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to a thoughtful protective environment that supports infants children and young people to feel safe and respected.