Position Details
Full-Time | Fixed term (6 months) Higher Education Officer Level 7 | $102,589 - $113,561 Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country View
Role Description
This is an exciting opportunity for a lawyer seeking to develop or further their in‐house legal career within a large, complex and values‐driven university setting.
As a Legal Officer, you will provide legal advice and contract management support across a broad range of legal, policy, compliance and risk matters, working closely with Colleges and Portfolios to deliver practical, solution‐focused outcomes.
The role also plays an important part in strengthening governance and best practice by supporting contract processes, policy interpretation, risk management, staff education and Freedom of Information obligations.
Key Responsibilities
Providing legal advice and support on contractual, compliance, policy and risk matters across the University.
Drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts, agreements, legal documents and memoranda of advice.
Partnering with stakeholders to promote best practice in governance, contract management and risk management.
Supporting Freedom of Information processes and contributing to the development of legal templates, procedures and staff capability.
This position makes a significant contribution to the University's strategic plan to changing 10 million lives, Every One Matters, by **** through providing trusted legal advice, contract management and risk support that strengthen governance, uphold Integrity, and enable Excellence in decision‐making across the University.
About You
To be successful as a Legal Officer you will be an experienced legal practitioner particularly in contract management, including formation, negotiation, administration, and arrangement in a complex business environment.
You can demonstrate a high level of accuracy, attention‐to‐detail, time management and judgment in the interpretation of legal principles and business procedures.
You are a strong communicator, particularly when drafting legal memoranda, supervising staff, and working as a team to solve issues.
A recognised law degree; and be eligible to be admitted as a practitioner of the Supreme Court of South Australia.
Well‐developed knowledge of contemporary tender and procurement processes.




An ability to negotiate robust business outcomes with significant stakeholders including the Commonwealth Government and Industry Partners.
Experience in the Higher Education Sector and an understanding of risk management principles (desirable).
Governance, Legal and Risk Governance
The Governance, Legal and Risk Governance, Legal and Risk provide governance, legal, policy, compliance, insurance and risk management support to the University and its staff.
The Governance, Legal and Risk team provides advice on university governance and decision‐making processes and plays a pivotal role in ensuring that Flinders have policies in place to protect its people, assets, and activities.
Life at Flinders
We say know your place.
We say you've found it right here.
Flinders University was founded on the belief that learning should open minds, celebrate individuality and give people the freedom to pursue their own point of view.
That spirit lives on in our community of thinkers, doers and changemakers who challenge convention, and each other, to shape what comes next.
Rising to a challenge is nothing new for Flinders.
During our first 60 years, we've navigated revolutionary changes in social and cultural norms, and have responded to transformative economic, environmental and technological developments.
Through it all, we've continued to deliver for our students and community, innovating in learning and research to prepare graduates for the changing world they help create.
Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all.
We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them.
Our touchstone is that university life is enjoyable and enriching for all students, and our campuses are energising places for our staff.
Benefits and Perks




17% Superannuation + salary packaging options
Flexible working arrangements
Awarded the AHEIA Higher Education Award for Workplace Culture Excellence due to our commitment to wellbeing through our Thriving@Flinders staff wellbeing programme
Wide range of professional development activities and services, including exclusive staff study offers
We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff, as shown through our three SAGE Cygnet Awards.
Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia).
Recognised as a Veteran Employer of Choice
Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment
Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy.
Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.
Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan
Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy
Prescribed Conditions for Employment
Flinders University is committed to providing a safe, respectful and inclusive environment, free from gender‐based violence.
Appointment to this role is conditional on the completion of required pre‐employment checks and declarations, each of which must be satisfactory to the University.
This includes a Gender‐Based Violence declaration, in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender‐Based Violence *****), and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
Diversity and Inclusion
Flinders University is committed to providing an setting where staff with disability are valued, supported and encouraged to participate fully and independently in the life of the University.
We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff.
We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.
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📌 Legal Officer (South Australia)
🏢 01 Flinders University
📍 South Australia