• Fantastic opportunity to join a vibrant local government organisation
• Work together with our team to create tomorrow's Local Government
• Salary Range - $100,895pa - $117,039pa + Super + Benefits Package

The Organisation

Located in the beautiful Southern Highlands of NSW, 1.5 hours south-west of Sydney - Wingecarribee Shire Council is working to create and nurture a vibrant & diverse community in harmony with the urban, agricultural & natural environments of the region.
Council is seeking a confident, pro-active legal professional to join Council's Corporate and Community team.

The Role

This role coordinates the provision of legal services to the various departments of Council. The successful applicant will work closely with Council's panel of external legal practitioners, providing briefs and instructions. The applicant will also provide legal services and advice directly to Senior Management on issues within their area of expertise.

The Candidate

The ideal applicant with be a Solicitor and/or Barrister with appropriate tertiary qualifications in law and a current NSW practicing certificate (or the ability to obtain one).

In addition, the applicant will have at least 12 months' experience in one or more of the following areas of legal practice:

• Local Government
• Land and Environment
• Real Property
• Commercial Law/Contracts

The successful applicant will be a team player who demonstrates:

• Superior oral and written communication skills and customer service orientation
• An ability to explain complex legal issues in an easily understandable manner
• A commitment to supporting and driving a strong workplace safety culture
• A commitment to continuous improvement
• Drive and commitment to delivering high quality services to required standards

More detailed enquiries should be directed to Council's Group Manager Corporate & Community – Mr Nick O'Connor on 4868 0888

To Apply

Please visit www.wsc.nsw.gov.au (Careers @ Council) to view the position description which includes the Selection Criteria. To apply for this position, please complete the online application process by submitting your resume and a covering letter. You will be asked to address the selection criteria as part of the online application process.

Only candidates with the right to work in Australia will be considered for the position.

Closing date for applications is 5pm Friday 7 April 2017