Grade 4.1 role with astarting salary of $100,894per annum plus super pro-rata.

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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 chance 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 2027. Grade 4.1 role with astarting salary of $100,894per 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 new 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 theACMI website to learn more about working with us.

Applications closeFriday 4 September 2026 at11:59pm.

Please note interviews will be held fromMonday 14 September 2026.

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📌 Legal Advisor (Projects) – ACMI (Melbourne)
🏢 Council of Australasian Museum Directors
📍 Melbourne