About Us

For over 60 years, Cancer Council Queensland’s pioneering work has helped save thousands of lives and has improved the quality of life for people living with cancer. Our mission is to lead Queenslanders in a partnership against cancer.

Cancer Council Queensland raises funds that are dedicated to improving the quality of life for people living with cancer through research to support prevention and early detection.

We are dynamic, outcome-focused, responsive to community needs, and committed to voluntarism and the pursuit of excellence.

Cancer Council Queensland employees and volunteers lead Queenslanders in a partnership against cancer by employing high-performing employees who live our values of being responsible, inclusive, equitable, and collaborative.

Working at Cancer Council Queensland

Our greatest asset is our diverse team of talented, savvy people. Our awesome employees and volunteers tell us that Cancer Council Queensland is a meaningful, rewarding and fun place to work.

We provide a positive and supportive working environment where you will be a valued team member, and we love to recognise and reward our team of superstars with employee benefits such as extra paid days off.

About the role

The Legal Advisor will be responsible for providing legal advice and assistance to the organisation under the guidance of the General Counsel and Company Secretary.

This role is a Fixed-Term (12 months contract), Part-Time (22.5 hours – 30 hours per week by negotiation).

About you

To be successful in this role you will need to be able to show your experience, knowledge, and expertise in the legal profession. Be able to work part of a small team and also autonomously, whilst meeting all the needs of the organisation and providing timely legal support to the General Counsel and Legal Secretary.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills

Essential Skills:

• Admitted as a solicitor in the Supreme Court of Queensland and hold a valid Queensland Practicing Certificate. 3-5 years PQE.
• Experience in the legal industry and/or contract drafting and negotiation experience.
• Demonstrated ability to provide legal support and, in doing so, perform duties under minimal direction and with limited supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to flexibly adjust to a broad range of competing priorities without compromising on service delivery and maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
• High-level organisational skills to coordinate and manage projects together with a demonstrated ability to maintain systems to support planning and decision-making.
• Demonstrated high-level written and oral communication skills.
• High level of interpersonal skills in effectively managing interactions with a diverse range of people.
• Proven high-level ability to demonstrate initiative and to work autonomously and effectively as a member of a team.
• Ability to cope under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to deliver excellent customer service to external and internal stakeholders.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience working in an inhouse legal and/or not-for-profit environment.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements (Flexible Work Hours and Work from Home options)
• ATO-Approved Salary Packaging up to the value of $18,549 per Fringe Benefit Tax year
• Recognition and Rewards Program
• Two paid Wellbeing days per year
• One paid ‘Thank you’ day at the end of the year
• Professional Development Allowance
• Corporate social events (such as bring your dog to work day)
• Team events, employee connectivity and Healthy Workplace Activities
• Cancer Council Retail shop discount

Meet Our People

https://cancerqld.org.au/careers/meet-our-people/supporting-teams/ 

How to apply

Click "Apply Now". Applications, including a current resume and cover letter, are required and should be addressed to:

People and Culture Team, Cancer Council Queensland

For your application to be considered, it is recommended that the following documentation is attached with your application:

• Cover letter – Your cover letter should clearly indicate the position you are applying for and give a brief summary of your motivations for applying and your relevant skills and experience.
• Current Resume – Your resume should include your contact details, work experience, educational background and professional development.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their application as early as possible as Cancer Council Queensland reserves the right to reduce the application period and/or remove the job advertisement early should a suitable applicant be found.

In line with our value of being inclusive, applications are strongly encouraged from Indigenous Australians, people from a range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability and LGBTIQA+ individuals.

The successful applicant will be required to conduct a current National Police Certificate.

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