Legal & Governance Advisor

Legal & Governance Advisor
Tablelands Regional Council, QLD

Permanent Full-Time | $95,552.46 + 12% super | Flexible work arrangements

Public Sector People is proud to partner with Tablelands Regional Council (TRC) to recruit a motivated Legal & Governance Advisor. This is a key opportunity to play a central role in strengthening TRC’s governance frameworks and providing legal expertise to support the organisation’s strategic priorities.

The Role

Reporting to the General Counsel & Manager, Legal, Governance & Council Business, you will work across the organisation to ensure governance, quality and risk programs are robust, transparent, and effective. You’ll provide in-house legal guidance, coordinate external legal advice, and contribute to best practice compliance and governance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the implementation and ongoing improvement of TRC’s governance framework.
• Facilitating external legal advice and delivering in-house guidance on complex matters.
• Coordinating Council’s lease and land tenure portfolio, including drafting, negotiating, and reviewing agreements.
• Providing advice, training, and guidance to staff on governance and legal issues.
• Managing complaints and investigations in line with Council’s Complaints Management Policy.
• Preparing high-quality reports, policies, procedures, and briefings to support informed decision-making.

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (or relevant discipline).
• Admission as an Australian Lawyer.
• Current practising certificate (or eligibility to obtain).
• Demonstrated experience in commercial/community leasing and complaints handling.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience in local government (desirable but not essential).

• Flexible working arrangements.
• A supportive workplace culture.
• The opportunity to shape governance and legal outcomes that benefit the entire community.

• Permanent full-time role | 72.5 hours per fortnight.
• $95,552.46 per annum + 12% superannuation.
• Immediate start available.