Position Number: 0064599
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Department: Legal and Risk; Chief Operating Officer Portfolio
Salary: UOM 9 – $139,693 – $145,339 p.a. plus 17% super
Do you want to advise on one of the largest and most complex property portfolios in Victoria and be involved in more than just run of the mill matters?
- Interesting mix of transactional and advice work, blended with policy development and stakeholder management.
- Expert mentoring from senior property and construction lawyers.
- Supportive, switched-on environment.
- Brilliant benefits and a flexible hybrid work environment!
About the Role
This exciting role, reporting to the Director, Legal Services (HASS), supports the University's dynamic property portfolio across seven campuses.
Joining a smart and busy property and construction team, this is a broad property role involving a wide range of matters including developments, multi-faceted major projects, sales and acquisitions, stakeholder agreements, funding arrangements and ancillary commercial dealings, as well Crown land management, property and land taxes advice work. You will also work on leases and licences and have access to some front-end construction.
You will be encouraged to provide strategic, technical and commercial advice and to work closely with clients from the inception of their ideas through to the point of realisation.
The role demands exceptional self-management and stakeholder management skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to build productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including local government and statutory authorities as well as external legal providers.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Delivering high-quality legal and strategic advice.
- Drafting and negotiating agreements, and managing complex legal matters autonomously.
- Driving collaboration and excellence through fostering a team-oriented culture, promoting best practices and ensuring service delivery exceeds expectations.
- Developing and maintaining effective client relationships.
- Ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation, proactively identifying and managing legal risks.
Who we are looking for
The University legal team fosters a positive and team-oriented environment and realises you will have a life outside of the law.
You should currently be working at a recognised, quality property practice or as an in-house property lawyer and you should have at least five years post-admission experience, with at least four years experience working in property law. Experience working for both public and private sector clients is desirable.
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements please refer to the attached PD.
This role requires the successful candidate to undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Your new team – Legal and Risk
Legal and Risk delivers high-quality, integrated, expertise-based professional services and advice to facilitate agile decision making and enable external compliance in support of the University’s operations and purpose.
Our work is interesting, challenging and rewarding, with possibly the most diverse range of clients you’ll ever get an opportunity to work with in one organisation. The leadership team are champions of professional development and will support your growth in a way that suits you. We have a strong commitment to our values and behaviours, and we recognise and reward our peers when we see those behaviours being demonstrated. We have an inclusive culture that encourages participation in many regular and ad-hoc social and wellbeing activities.
What we offer you!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services, and discounts on graduate courses. For more information check out our benefits page!
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We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
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Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.
Please ensure that you apply through the Apply Now button at the bottom of this advertisement. However, if you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Ethan Khamly via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the contact details listed on the Position Description.
Position Description
