Manager Legal and Governance (3068)
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Job Summary
Network and Group:Corporate Services Network Legal and Governance Group
Location: Town Hall
Employment status: Fixed-term (5 years) Full-time
Classification: Municipal Officer Level 7A
Agreement: Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreement 2024
Salary range: $149830 to $156459 per annum 13% contract loading and 13.5% superannuation.
You will also receive private use of a motor vehicle and a car park.
About the role
The Manager Legal and Governance is a senior leadership position within the City of Hobart responsible for driving excellence in legal and governance functions. Reporting to the Director Corporate Services this role leads the Legal and Governance Group and manages a team of four professionals.
Key aspects of the role include:
- Provide authoritative legal and governance advice on the Local Government Act 1993 and other legislation relevant to the Citys operations.
- Lead and manage the Citys legal operations including engagement and supervision of external counsel.
- Oversee governance frameworks including Council meeting processes statutory compliance and policy reviews.
- Manage strategic property transactions leases licences and contracts.
- Support elected members and senior executives including dispute resolution and high-level governance guidance.
- Act as the Citys Right to Information Officer and ensure compliance with statutory obligations.
- Champion continuous improvement innovation and a high-performance culture within the team.
- Build strong stakeholder relationships across the organisation and with external partners.
This is a high-level role suited to a dynamic leader with extensive experience in legal and governance strong strategic thinking and the ability to influence at the highest levels.
Learn more about the role in the position description: Manager Legal and Governance PD
About you
You are an experienced and influential leader with a strong legal and governance background capable of operating in a complex environment with multiple stakeholders. To succeed in this role you will bring:
- Extensive senior-level experience providing legal and governance advice and interpreting legislation across diverse areas including local government commercial property and administrative law.
- Proven ability to develop and implement governance policies strategies and standards that drive compliance and best practice.
- Exceptional leadership skills with a track record of building coaching and managing high-performing teams and effectively managing budgets and resources.
- Highly developed communication and strategic thinking skills with the ability to prepare clear accurate reports and provide expert advice to senior executives and elected members.
- Strong negotiation influencing and stakeholder management skills including the ability to resolve complex policy and operational challenges and manage conflict situations.
- A current Tasmanian Working with Vulnerable People registration and Drivers Licence.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills self-organisation and the ability to build trusted relationships while maintaining independence and integrity.
- Desirable qualifications include a Bachelor of Law (LLB) and admission as a practitioner of the Supreme Court of Tasmania supported by post-admission practical experience.
About us
The City of Hobart offers something for everyone with connections between nature history culture businesses and each other. We are proud to provide a range of services and facilities that support the wellbeing safety and participation of the community as well as continuously look to improve and embrace new approaches to achieve better outcomes for all. With an industrious and diversified economy wherever your skills talents and passions lie we can offer you the opportunity to have a rewarding career with ongoing learning and development opportunities.
We recognise contributions to our workforce and offer:
- Above Award wages and Employer Superannuation at 13.5% with salary sacrifice options.
- Flexible work arrangements
- A wide range ofleave entitlements.
- Health and Wellness programs including onsite gyms.
- Discounted membership atDoone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre.
- Ability to purchase additional leave after 12 months of service.
- An Employee Assistance Program that offers onsite visits.
- Corporate Health Plan discounts with BUPA St. Lukes and Medibank.
Learn more aboutwhat the City of Hobart can offer you.
The City of Hobart is committed to building an inclusive community and workplace. As an equal opportunity employer we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds abilities ages and identities.
City of Hobart has a strong commitment to health and safety. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment background checks. These will include reference checks verification of qualifications National Criminal History record check and Medical Assessment including drug and alcohol testing.
Learn more aboutour vision mission and values.
How to apply
If you are passionate about our beautiful cityand ready to take on a role that challenges and rewards we would love to hear from you. Apply today!
If you require any further information specific to this role please contact Michael Reynolds Director Corporate Services Network on0or email
All applications must be made in the online portal and you can save your application as you progress through the stages until you submit your final application. If you have any issues with submitting your application please email details of the issue to. Please note that we do not accept applications via email or after the position has closed so if you have issues submitting your application please contact us prior to the closing time.
Applications close 11:59 pm Monday 26 January 2026.
Before you begin
You will need to read the position description prior to commencing your application as you will be required to address the key duties skills and knowledge for this role in 600 words or less.
Please ensure you have copies of your current resume and relevant qualification/s ready to attach at the end of your application.
To protect privacy and prevent fraud do not upload or email personal documents such as Drivers licences passports or personal tax and superannuation details. Instead:
- Applicants are required to declare they hold the required documentation/licenceand
- Originals will be sighted by People and Culture on the first day of work as a condition of employment.
Selection process
Candidates are initially selected for interview based on the details provided in their application.
The City of Hobart assesses all applications based on merit.
Positions are filled based on how well the successful candidate meets the requirements of the position.
Learn more about the selection process onour website.
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