Paralegal / Graduate Lawyer

Hurstville, New South WalesDescriptionThe RoleWe are seeking a motivated and detailoriented individual to provide highquality research and administrative support within our Corporate Governance and Risk team. In this casual role (up to 35 hours per week), you will contribute to important activities across access to information applications, internal privacy reviews, insurance claim coordination, policy development, and the maintenance of public disclosure registers. This is a great opportunity to gain exposure to core governance functions while supporting a team committed to integrity, transparency, and service excellence.Key Accountabilities Are, But Not Limited ToSupport the processing of GIPA applications, including research and administration tasks that help ensure timely access to information and compliance with legislative requirements.Assist in interpreting and applying key legislation, including privacy, local government and access to information laws, with guidance from the team.Help coordinate Council''s statutory reporting, ensuring information provided to oversight bodies is accurate and delivered on time.Handle confidential and sensitive matters with professionalism, maintaining trust and integrity in all interactions.Maintain and update governance registers and records, including the GIPA Disclosure Log and internal systems, ensuring accuracy and currency.Respond to enquiries from staff and the public, providing helpful, timely and customerfocused support in line with Council policies.Contribute to ongoing improvements in governance processes, supporting the implementation and enhancement of the Corporate Governance Framework.About YouA background or interest in law or governance. You may be studying a legal qualification, recently graduated, or have relevant experience in a related field.The ability to understand and apply legislation, including interpreting requirements under key Acts such as the GIPA Act or Local Government Act.Strong problemsolving and criticalthinking skills, with the confidence to use good judgement when working through complex issues.Excellent organisational and timemanagement abilities, with the capacity to manage competing deadlines and maintain attention to detail under pressure.Well, developed research and writing skills, with the ability to prepare clear correspondence, reports and other documentation.Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and engage respectfully with customers.What We OfferFlexible casual hours (up to 35 hrs/week) to support work / life balanceHandson exposure to legislation including GIPA, privacy, and local government lawOpportunities to strengthen research, analysis, writing and statutory interpretation skillsExperience in governance processes like administrative and regulatory legal workMeaningful contribution to public decision making and community outcomesSupportive team environment with mentoring from governance specialistsIf you have made a positive commitment to further your career and you possess the attributes detailed in thePosition Descriptionessential criteria, then please submit your application today.Applicants are asked to ensure that they provide responses to the targeted questions, failure to do so may result in your application not being considered.If you would like further information on this role, please contact Applications must be completed and submitted via our website. Closing Date: 24 February 2026at 11.59 PM AEST.Offers of employment at Georges River Council are contingent upon satisfactory results of a thorough background check.Georges River Council is a progressive, people-focused organisation with 600 dedicated staff delivering exceptional services to our diverse and vibrant community. Our vision is to be ''naturally connected to place, community, and Country''. We are committed to creating accessible green, and liveable spaces, nurturing creativity, protecting the natural environment, and building a thriving local economy.We foster our values of Accountability, Professionalism, Unity and Honesty and take pride in promoting the image of Council in the community.We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.At Georges River Council we are committed to putting children first and championing child safety within our community. We actively advocate for the rights of children and young people and will uphold our commitment as a child safe organisation.Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights (with no Visa restrictions) to apply for this position.Apply for this roleVisit siteShare

Created: 2026-02-11