Legal Support Officer

About this Opportunity

• Continuing, Full Time 
• Legal Office
• CQUniversity Rockhampton 
• Higher Education Worker Level 5
• Total Remuneration $92,833 to $104,427 pa (including salary of $78,446 to $88,243 plus 17% superannuation and leave loading)

Join an organisation with an unbreakable belief that quality education, training and research should be available to everyone – regardless of background, location or life circumstances.

Working at CQUniversity

CQUniversity is seeking a motivated individual to join our team as a Legal Support Officer within the University Solicitor’s Office. We are looking for someone with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent communication abilities, and a keen eye for detail.

In this pivotal role, you'll provide high-level administrative and paralegal assistance, ensuring the smooth operation of legal processes. You'll manage legal data entry, prioritise and allocate legal matters, and assist with compliance and process improvements. Your responsibilities will include supporting solicitors with matter management, document preparation, and handling right to information and privacy requests. 

If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are passionate about legal support, this is the perfect opportunity for you, and we encourage you to apply now!  

Be Rewarded

• 6 weeks annual leave (incl. Christmas / New Year closure).
• Generous carers and parental leave.
• 17% superannuation (with the choice of joining an award-winning superfund). 
• Flexible and inclusive work / life balance. 
• Fantastic staff professional / career development opportunities.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program.

Position Requirements

• Demonstrated knowledge, or the ability to quickly acquire knowledge, of relevant legislation, including the Right to Information Act 2009 (Qld), Information Privacy Act 2009 (Qld), Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and other relevant laws. 
• High level analytical and problem-solving skills with a demonstrated ability to apply practical solutions to problems and achieve deadlines. 
• Proficient in the use of University systems, and the MS Office Suite including Word, Outlook, Excel. 
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of legal management systems and compliance processes. 
• Knowledge of, or ability to quickly acquire knowledge, of University policies and procedures. 

Position Description

For further information about this position, please refer to the Position Description.

Apply today for a career that changes lives

Applications Close: 11:59pm, Sunday, 5 January 2025 

Please note, CQUniversity will be closed from Friday, 20 December 2024, and will reopen Thursday, 2 January 2025. For any vacancy-related questions or technical issues experienced during this time, please email the contact person listed below, and they will respond to you upon their return in the New Year. We wish you a safe and enjoyable festive season. 

Job Requisition ID: 5423

Contact Details: 

Kimberly West

(07) 4930 9920

k.west2@cqu.edu.au

When submitting your application, please include: Your Current CV or Resume, and a 1-2 page Cover Letter highlighting your relevant skills, experience and suitability for the position. Please note, applicants for the position must have full time work rights.

CQUniversity is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes diversity in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and CQUniversity’s domestic and international student graduates with post-study work rights are encouraged to apply.