Key responsibilities of the role
• Review, draft and provide legal advice on agreements with various stakeholders, including the Department of
Education, curriculum authorities, universities, copyright providers, suppliers and other relevant parties.
- Support VCEA in developing sector-based responses to policy initiatives, ensuring compliance and alignment with
legal requirements.
- Oversee and coordinate investigations, ensuring thoroughness, fairness, and compliance with legal processes and
requirements.
- Provide ad hoc support on complaints and complex reviews, offering legal guidance and expertise, including in
relation to minimum standards and VRQA requirements.
- Provide timely and accurate advice to internal stakeholders and external parties on the school regulatory framework
and other compliance and legal requirements across the organisation.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to support business objectives and identify legal risks and
opportunities.
- Undertake other legal and governance responsibilities as directed
Key selection criteria
• Extensive experience and expertise as Legal Counsel or similar role and understanding of regulatory frameworks.
- Strong understanding of policy development processes and the ability to provide legal support in developing sector-
based responses to legislative changes and initiatives.
- Demonstrated experience in reviewing and advising on a wide range of agreements and contracts, including those
with government entities, educational institutions, and third-party providers.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels,
including boards, school administrators, government officials, and legal professionals.
- Exceptional problem-solving abilities with a keen attention to detail and the ability to provide clear and practical
legal advice.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively, define work priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-
paced environment.
- A strong ethical framework, with the ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment in decision-
making.
Skills, qualifications, and pre-requisites
Previous A minimum of five years’ post admission experience as a legal practitioner in Australia, in a
Experience/s not-for-profit, corporate, commercial, compliance or regulatory role or similar.
Qualifications Relevant tertiary qualifications in law and current practicing certificate.
Organisational values A commitment to the ethos, values, and mission of Catholic education and to VCEA values of
excellence, promoting the common good, integrity, and equity.
Other requirements An understanding of and commitment to the safety, wellbeing, and protection of children,
requiring that you:
a. Must hold and maintain a current Victorian Working with Children Check or be
eligible to receive same upon joining the organization.
b. Must also undergo and receive a clear National Criminal History Check (NCHC)
upon employment and during your employment with VCEA. All employees are
required not to have been charged with, nor found guilty of any offence which
would be incompatible with employment with VCEA.
Must Hold and maintain a valid Victorian driver’s license, access to a reliable car and be willing
to travel to schools in metropolitan and regional Victoria.
Willingness to take reasonable care for your health and safety in the workplace and for the
health and safety of others who may be affected by what you do or don’t do.
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