Paralegal Graduate Lawyer

Hurstville - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Role

We are seeking a motivated and detailoriented individual to provide highquality research and administrative support within our Corporate Governance and Risk this casual role (up to 35 hours per week) you will contribute to important activities across access to information applications internal privacy reviews insurance claim coordination policy development and the maintenance of public disclosure registers. This is a great opportunity to gain exposure to core governance functions while supporting a team committed to integrity transparency and service excellence.

Key accountabilities are but not limited to:

Support the processing of GIPA applications including research and administration tasks that help ensure timely access to information and compliance with legislative requirements.
Assist in interpreting and applying key legislation including privacy local government and access to information laws with guidance from the team.
Help coordinate Councils statutory reporting ensuring information provided to oversight bodies is accurate and delivered on time.
Handle confidential and sensitive matters with professionalism maintaining trust and integrity in all interactions.
Maintain and update governance registers and records including the GIPA Disclosure Log and internal systems ensuring accuracy and currency.
Respond to enquiries from staff and the public providing helpful timely and customerfocused support in line with Council policies.
Contribute to ongoing improvements in governance processes supporting the implementation and enhancement of the Corporate Governance Framework.

About You

A background or interest in law or governance. You may be studying a legal qualification recently graduated or have relevant experience in a related field.
The ability to understand and apply legislation including interpreting requirements under key Acts such as the GIPA Act or Local Government Act.
Strong problemsolving and criticalthinking skills with the confidence to use good judgement when working through complex issues.
Excellent organisational and timemanagement abilities with the capacity to manage competing deadlines and maintain attention to detail under pressure.
Well developed research and writing skills with the ability to prepare clear correspondence reports and other documentation.
Effective communication skills both written and verbal and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and engage respectfully with customers.

What We Offer

Flexible casual hours (up to 35 hrs/week) to support work / life balance
Handson exposure to legislation including GIPA privacy and local government law
Opportunities to strengthen research analysis writing and statutory interpretation skills
Experience in governance processes like administrative and regulatory legal work
Meaningful contribution to public decision making and community outcomes
Supportive team environment with mentoring from governance specialists

If you have made a positive commitment to further your career and you possess the attributes detailed in thePosition Descriptionessential criteria then please submit your applicationtoday.

Applicants are asked to ensure that they provide responses to the targeted questions failure to do so may result in your application not being considered.

If you would like further information on this role please contact

Applications must be completed and submitted via our website. Closing Date: 24 February 2026at 11.59 PM AEST.

Offers of employment at Georges River Council are contingent upon satisfactory results of a thorough background check.

Georges River Council is a progressive people-focused organisation with 600 dedicated staff delivering exceptional services to our diverse and vibrant community. Our vision is to be naturally connected to place community and Country. We are committed to creating accessible green and liveable spaces nurturing creativity protecting the natural environment and building a thriving local economy.

We foster our values of Accountability Professionalism Unity and Honesty and take pride in promoting the image of Council in the community.

We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people workers of all ages people with disabilities people who identify as LGBTQIA and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

At Georges River Council we are committed to putting children first and championing child safety within our community. We actively advocate for the rights of children and young people and will uphold our commitment as a child safe organisation.

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The RoleWe are seeking a motivated and detailoriented individual to provide highquality research and administrative support within our Corporate Governance and Risk this casual role (up to 35 hours per week) you will contribute to important activities across access to information applications inter...