<p><strong>ABOUT THE POSITION</strong></p><p>The Legal &amp; Compliance Officer works as a collaborative member of the Corporate Services team supporting the School with a variety of legal, risk and regulatory matters.  </p><p>The role is varied, with responsibilities spanning legal, regulatory compliance and risk management tasks, and which include co-ordination of responses for regulatory requests, inspections and subpoenas; contributing to the development of policies, procedures and training programs; advising on regulatory obligations; implementing changes to reflect evolving legislation, policy or education industry standards; conducting investigations; reviewing, negotiating and drafting commercial contracts; reviewing marketing materials; and assisting the Company Secretary with corporate governance.</p><p>Attendance at early morning and evening board or committee meetings for company secretarial duties will be required from time to time.</p><p><strong>ABOUT YOU</strong></p><p>You are a collaborative, service oriented and personable team player, with sound commercial law knowledge, commercial acumen and a pragmatic approach to problem solving. You can think clearly, prioritise to meet deadlines, and remain calm under pressure.</p><p>With tertiary qualifications in law, you are professional and possess exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. You are looking for a busy, broad and varied role, and are interested in working in the education sector.</p><p><strong>SELECTION CRITERIA</strong></p><ul><li>Tertiary qualifications in law </li><li>At least 5 years experience including a period of time working in an in-house legal role</li><li>Ability to manage competing priorities and time pressures, and a willingness to be involved in a wide variety of matters</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Excellent attention to detail</li><li>Superior interpersonal skills and the ability to engage with people at all levels</li><li>Ability to work autonomously, as part of a team, and in co-ordination with other groups of the school community</li><li>High level organisational and time management skills with the ability to work to tight deadlines and under pressure</li><li>A firm commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children </li><li>A demonstrated understanding of child safety and appropriate behaviours when engaging with children. </li></ul><p>Experience in the education sector and admission to practice as a solicitor in NSW would be highly regarded.</p><p><strong>CLOSING DATE: Friday 31 January 2025</strong></p><p><strong>HOW TO APPLY</strong></p><p>Applications should include a resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria and reasons for your interest in the position. Applications should be submitted via email to <a href="mailto:recruitment&#64;cranbrook.nsw.edu.au" rel="nofollow"><strong>recruitment&#64;cranbrook.nsw.edu.au</strong></a>. Details of at least three referees will be requested from the successful applicant.</p><p><strong>ABOUT CRANBROOK SCHOOL</strong></p><p>Cranbrook is an Anglican, independent day and boarding school, Pre-school to Year 12. </p><p>Our vision is to be a world class school which encourages and enables all of our students to explore, enjoy and fulfil their potential. We lead our students to discover and make the most of their talents, to thrive in, and love the pursuit of, excellence. As a school we energise the educational environment by offering a rich and distinctive schooling both within and beyond the curriculum and give powerful pastoral support. Cranbrook builds resilience and confidence so that each student can face the challenges of the twenty-first century with personal confidence, intellectual versatility, academic hunger and optimism.</p><p>Cranbrook is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, and is accredited as an IB Continuum School, offering the PYP, MYP and IB Diploma Programme.</p><p>Cranbrook School is a child safe organisation. We actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students and are committed to protecting our students from abuse and harm.  </p><p><strong>WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK, VACCINATION AND WORKING RIGHTS</strong></p><p>The successful applicant for this position will be required to hold a current NSW Working with Children Check clearance and be fully vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine.</p><p>Applicants must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident or hold a visa with appropriate working rights.</p>