- Permanent, Full time
- Flexible location within Australia
- Hybrid working, 2 days per week in office

About Red Cross

Australian Red Cross is part of the world’s largest humanitarian movement. We support and empower people and communities in times of vulnerability. We act for humanity.

About the role

Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, you will partner with the divisions of Australian Red Cross to provide commercially astute legal advice to support our humanitarian objectives.

This role requires an experienced in house lawyer who thrives on working autonomously in a dynamic and diverse environment. Day to day you will support our program and services areas to operate effectively in compliance with laws and regulations. You will proactively identify legal risks and suggest practical solutions.

What you will bring

- Bachelor of Laws (or equivalent) and a current practising certificate. A minimum of 5 years PQE with at least 2 of those years practicing in house is desirable.

- Substantial experience working on a range of legal matters and subject areas. In-house experience advising on employment matters and award interpretation is highly desirable. In-house experience in information technology, privacy and legislative compliance is also well regarded.

- Excellent general commercial legal skills including contractual drafting and review.
- Proven ability to build effective relationships which allow you to influence and drive action

Benefits that act for you, while you act for humanity

Work flexibility:





Australian Red Cross operates under a hybrid working model which includes two days on-site and three days from home, providing you more work/life balance.

Financial wellbeing: In addition to your salary, you can take advantage of salary packaging that could provide you with a excellent way to reduce the amount of tax you pay - and get more from your salary. You can salary package up to $15,900 for living expenses (such as rent, groceries, utility bills); up to $2,650 for holiday accommodation and meals when dining out; Novated car leases; superannuation and purchase additional annual leave.

Life, Health & Wellbeing: You can access a paid ‘Me’ day just for you and a wide range of other paid leave options. You can also tap into specialist health and wellbeing advice via our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provider, Converge International.

Career development: Access to ongoing learning, training, and development.

Further information

This role is covered by the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award.

For additional enquiries, please contact Noni Clarkson, Chief Legal Officer at *********@redcross.org.au for a confidential discussion. Please note, email is for enquiries only. Applications must be received online to be considered.

Applications close: Wednesday 26th August 2026.

While we appreciate the interest in our organisation, we will not be engaging with agencies or agency candidates for this position.

Job Reference #13702

📌 Senior Legal Counsel (Sydney)
🏢 Australian Red Cross
📍 Sydney