Title: Legal Advisor (Projects)
Location: Melbourne VIC Australia
Job Description
Overview
Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time Hybrid
Salary: $100,894 - $114,476
Grade: VPS 4
Occupation: Legal
Reference: VG/*****
Join ACMI, Australia's museum of screen culture, and play a pivotal role in the delivery of a major exhibition project.
As Legal Advisor (Projects), you'll work closely with ACMI's Chief Counsel and stakeholders across the organisation, providing pragmatic legal advice, negotiating commercial agreements and helping navigate complex project challenges.
This is a unique opportunity to combine commercial law expertise with creative and cultural impact in a dynamic, collaborative environment.
Based in the heart of Melbourne's Federation Square, you'll be part of a passionate team shaping innovative experiences that connect people, technology and ideas.
This flexible 0.6 FTE fixed-term role offers meaningful work through to 30 May ****.
About ACMI
ACMI is your museum of screen culture.
Watch, play, make and discover the universe of screen-based art, films, TV and videogames.
Visit us in Naarm/Melbourne's Fed Square, online and on tour.
Our museum attracts millions of visitors through a vibrant offer of exhibitions, screenings, commissions and festivals.
ACMI's industry, education and creative incubator programs inspire and develop the next generation of screen creatives.
We are a globally recognised hub that connects people, communities, technology and ideas to shape our futures.
More at acmi.net.au
About the role
Join ACMI as a Legal Advisor (Projects) and play a key role in delivering a major exhibition project.
Working closely with ACMI's Chief Counsel and stakeholders across the organisation, you'll provide practical, solution-focused legal advice and be responsible for drafting, review and negotiating a broad range of commercial agreements.
You will balance legal risk with commercial objectives while building strong stakeholder relationships.
Subject to project workload,



you may also have the opportunity to contribute to a broader of commercial law matters across ACMI.
What you'll bring to the role
Bachelor of Law or equivalent legal qualification from a recognised tertiary institution.
Admission to practice as an Australian Lawyer (or eligibility to gain admission).
Current practising certificate under the Legal Profession Uniform Law (or eligibility to obtain a practising certificate).
Your experience as a lawyer, with strong knowledge of copyright ideally with knowledge or experience in the film and television or arts sector.
Good commercial acumen coupled with great communication skills and attention to detail.
Ability to analyse information concisely and provide pragmatic legal advice.
Strong contract review, preparation and drafting skills.
Ability to manage multiple concurrent matters, whilst meeting strict deadlines.
What we offer
Part-time (0.6 FTE) fixed term role until 30 May ****.
Grade 4.1 role with a starting salary of $100,894 per annum plus super pro-rata.
A talented, committed and creative team of people with a passion for screen culture, technology and media, cultural diversity, and inspiring recent forms of creativity in our communities.
A museum and workspace that provides an exceptional space to collaborate with colleagues located in the heart of Melbourne in Federation Square (just a 5 min walk from Flinders Street station).
As a valued team member, you can enjoy complimentary and discounted tickets, discounts at our shop and cafe, access to wellbeing activities, learning and development programs and our Employee Assistance Program.
Flexible working, including a mix of onsite and work from home days depending on your role.
Visit the ACMI website to learn more about working with us.
Please note interviews will be held from Monday 14 September ****.
ACMI is a museum in which new technologi es are a core part of what and how we do things.
We expect applicants may use Generative AI in their application.
If you have chosen to utilise these tools, please let us know, together with a list of tools used.
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