<p><strong>Location: </strong>Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese</p><ul><li>Permanent, full-time role with hybrid working arrangements</li><li>Great career opportunity with one of the largest employers in Western Sydney!</li><li>Newly created role supporting the Legal team within the Legal, Governance and Risk directorate</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>We are Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD), a system of schools committed to responding to the needs of students in a world that is changing rapidly. With over 5000 passionate employees located across 83 primary and secondary schools, we have the intent and the resources to transform the learning and unlock the full potential of each of our 40,000 plus students. We are always on the lookout for top talent to help us achieve our strategic goal of inspiring the future, through quality Catholic schooling and by strengthening the professional lives of our employees.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>In this newly created and varied role, you will spend your workdays:&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Conducting legal research and analysis using sophisticated techniques to identify causes and devise solutions for a wide range of legal matters.</li><li>Drafting and reviewing legal documents, briefing papers, internal policies and procedures, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legal standards and organisational policies.</li><li>Providing support in the development of compliance frameworks, governance structures and systems to manage legal risks effectively.</li><li>Liaising between internal and external stakeholders, as well as relevant third parties and counselling on the progress of cases.</li><li>Providing administrative support, including scheduling, document preparation and legal record management.</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>We're seeking a dynamic, efficient, and engaging individual who possesses the following key attributes:</p><ul><li>A proactive and team-oriented attitude.&nbsp;</li><li>A tertiary qualification in the relevant area of study.</li><li>Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Familiarity with Google Suite and legal research tools.</li><li>Previous experience as a Paralegal would be well regarded.</li><li>Ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and maintain a high level of accuracy.&nbsp;</li><li>Capacity to carry out research, analyse data and offer sound recommendations.</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Why Join Us?</strong></p><p>This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute your skills and experience to a respected educational institution guided by Catholic values. Join a collaborative team where your skills will be valued and your contributions will have a meaningful impact on the effective operation of the Legal, Governance and Risk directorate.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><p>There are so many great things that CSPD has to offer! As a valued CSPD employee, you can benefit from up to 25% off school fees for your children enrolled in our schools. But that's not all - we also offer:</p><ul><li>Competitive remuneration</li><li>Salary packaging&nbsp;</li><li>Ex-gratia leave</li><li>State-of-the-art facilities&nbsp;</li><li>Extensive growth and development opportunities&nbsp;</li><li>Flexible work arrangements for eligible employees&nbsp;</li><li>Cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Interested?</strong></p><p>This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment, including the completion of a National Police Check, retention of a valid Working with Children Check and adoption and compliance with CSPD’s Child Safeguarding Procedures and Code of Conduct When Working With Students and Children. For more information, please visit The Office of The Children’s Guardian <a href="https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/">here</a>.</p><p>CSPD promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, and children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Apply today!</strong></p><p>If you are determined to make a difference and want to join a diverse organisation committed to transforming lives through faith-based education, click on the APPLY button. Please include a cover letter and up-to-date resume with your application.&nbsp;</p>