Position Details
Full-Time | Fixed term (6 months)
Higher Education Officer Level 7 | $102,589 - $113,561

Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country

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About the Role 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 environment. 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 key part in strengthening governance and best practice by supporting contract processes, policy interpretation, risk management, staff education and Freedom of Information obligations. Key Responsibilities include:
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 2035 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 bu...

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