- Lead with purpose. Influence strategy. Protect what matters.
- Outstanding benefits including salary packaging and Fitness Passport
- Supportive, values-led culture with flexibility and collaboration
This is a rare opportunity for an accomplished legal executive to join
CatholicCare Diocese of Broken Bay as our
General Counsel & Company Secretary.
You'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of one of NSW's leading not-for-profit organisations. As a trusted advisor to the Executive Leadership Team and Board, you'll provide strategic legal counsel, strengthen governance, oversee enterprise risk, and help ensure the organisation continues to deliver life-changing services to children, families, older people and vulnerable members of our community.
If you're looking for a role where your expertise has real impact beyond the boardroom, we'd love to hear from you.
About the Role Based at our
Pennant Hills office, this full-time executive leadership position is responsible for leading CatholicCare's legal, governance, enterprise risk and compliance functions.
You'll provide practical, commercially sound legal advice while supporting informed decision-making across a diverse organisation delivering services in disability, aged care, family services, homelessness, domestic violence, child and family support, and out-of-home care.
Working closely with senior leaders, the Diocese and external stakeholders, you'll ensure CatholicCare maintains the highest standards of governance, legal compliance and ethical practice.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic legal advice to the Executive Director, Executive Leadership Team and Board.
- Draft, negotiate and advise on commercial contracts, funding agreements, property matters and governance documentation.
- Lead CatholicCare's enterprise risk management and compliance framework.
- Oversee corporate governance and fulfil the Company Secretary function.
- Support Board and Committee governance, meetings and reporting.
- Lead and mentor the Quality, Safeguarding, Risk & Compliance and WHS functions.
- Manage external legal providers, litigation and complex legal matters.
- Drive a proactive culture of governance, risk management and compliance across the organisation.
About You
You're an experienced senior legal leader who combines exceptional technical expertise with commercial judgement and a collaborative leadership style.
You'll be comfortable influencing executive stakeholders, navigating complex legal issues and providing practical advice that enables organisational success.
You'll also bring:
- Admission as a Legal Practitioner of the Supreme Court of NSW with an unrestricted practising certificate.
- Significant experience as an in-house legal counsel, General Counsel or senior legal executive within a complex organisation.
- Extensive knowledge of governance, corporate law, commercial contracts, enterprise risk and regulatory compliance.
- Experience working with Boards, Executive Leadership Teams and governance committees.
- Strong leadership experience with the ability to develop high-performing teams.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement, negotiation and influencing skills.
- A passion for ethical leadership and making a positive impact within the community.
Why Join CatholicCare?
At CatholicCare Diocese of Broken Bay, we're committed to creating stronger communities by supporting people at every stage of life.
When you join us, you'll enjoy:
- Salary Packaging benefits to increase your take-home pay.
- Additional paid CatholicCare Day leave.
- Fitness Passport membership.
- Discounted Bupa Corporate Health Cover.
- Flexible and supportive workplace culture.
- The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to one of NSW's leading not-for-profit organisations.
Ready to Make an Impact? If you're an experienced legal executive looking to apply your expertise in a purpose-driven organisation where your work genuinely changes lives, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of an organisation where your leadership will help shape the future of community services across Northern Sydney and the Central Coast.
CatholicCare Diocese of Broken Bay promotes the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and is committed to building a culturally safe and inclusive workplace. Employment is subject to satisfactory compliance checks including a Working with Children Check, National Criminal History Check and other relevant pre-employment screening.
