Legal & Governance Advisor
Legal & Governance Advisor
Salary:
$95552 - 101500
/ Year
Contract Type:
Permanent
Location:
Brisbane - QLD
Industry:
Professional
Reference:
3957123
Contact Name:
Adrian Holder
Contact Email:
adrian@publicsectorpeople.com.au
Date Published:
26-Aug-2025
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:
We are seeking a dedicated professional who brings:
Based in the scenic Atherton Tablelands, TRC offers the chance to make a genuine impact in a collaborative, community-focused organisation. You’ll enjoy:
For a confidential discussion, contact:
Adrian Holder – Lead Consultant, Public Sector People
0410 510 431 | adrian@publicsectorpeople.com.au
Applications close 5:00pm, Friday 12th September 2025
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.
We are seeking a dedicated professional who brings:
- 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).
Based in the scenic Atherton Tablelands, TRC offers the chance to make a genuine impact in a collaborative, community-focused organisation. You’ll enjoy:
- 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.
For a confidential discussion, contact:
Adrian Holder – Lead Consultant, Public Sector People
0410 510 431 | adrian@publicsectorpeople.com.au
Applications close 5:00pm, Friday 12th September 2025
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