At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead legal and procurement functions, providing strategic advice and managing risks.
- Company: Join the National Museum of Australia, a hub of culture and innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Diverse workplace encouraging applications from all backgrounds.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a prestigious institution while shaping legal compliance.
- Qualifications: Legal qualification and experience in complex organisations required.
The predicted salary is between 50515 - 61741 $ per year.
- National Museum of Australia – Canberra ACT
- Contract, Full time
- 4d ago , from National Museum of Australia
The General Counsel is a pivotal leadership role responsible for overseeing legal and procurement functions across the Museum.
The role plays a critical role in providing strategic legal advice, managing legal risks, and ensuring that the Museum operates within legal and regulatory frameworks.
The General Counsel is part of a small team advising on a broad range of legal matters, fostering collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders to support the Museum's mission and objectives.
The legal services function resides within the broader Governance and Legal team managed by the Head of Governance.
- Key Accountabilities
- Provide strategic legal advice and guidance to senior management, executive leadership, and other business units on a range of legal issues, including procurement and commercial matters, intellectual property, privacy, freedom of information, governance and compliance.
- Manage legal risks and disputes by identifying potential risks, developing risk mitigation strategies and providing proactive legal solutions to protect the Museum's interests.
- Oversee the procurement advisory function, ensuring that appropriate templates, guidance and training are offered to staff to facilitate compliance with the Commonwealth Procurement Rules and best practice.
- Liaise with external legal advisers and government agencies on legal matters affecting the Museum's operations, representing the Museum's interests effectively.
- Keep abreast of legislative changes, legal developments, and industry best practices to advise on emerging legal issues relevant to the Museum's operations.
- Develop practical legal awareness training and guidance material for use by Museum staff.
- Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to staff, fostering a culture of innovation, teamwork and excellence.
- Foster a culture of legal compliance, ethical conduct, and risk awareness across the Museum through training, awareness programs and stakeholder engagement.
Skills, experience and qualifications
- A recognised legal qualification and admitted as a legal practitioner in the ACT or another Australian jurisdiction.
- Extensive experience in managing legal functions and providing sound legal advice within a complex organisation.
- Proven leadership and people management skills.
- Sound judgment, integrity, and ethical conduct, with a commitment to upholding the highest standards of legal compliance and governance.
- Strong knowledge of legislation, regulations, and standards applicable to the Museum's operations, including administrative law, intellectual property and privacy law.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex legal concepts in clear and concise terms to a diverse audience.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify legal risks and provide pragmatic solutions.
- Experience working within a small agency or organisational environment or similar environment.
- Experience in the Commonwealth government or broader government and/or not-for-profit sectors, including a working understanding of Corporate Commonwealth Entity (CCE) and Commonwealth Procurement Rules prescribed entity arrangements.
To be eligible to apply for this vacancy, applicants must
- be an Australian citizen
- undergo a number of pre-employment checks, including a police record check
- hold or be eligible to hold a security clearance at the level specified in the position description.
The National Museum of Australia is an equal employment opportunity workplace.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and those from culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply for roles at the Museum.
The National Museum of Australia is committed to ensuring a child-safe and child-friendly environment.
All employees are expected to demonstrate a commitment to, and support for, these principles, in theory and practice.
If you require, or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments, please contact the Contact Officer for this position.
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General Counsel in Canberra employer: National Museum of Australia
The National Museum of Australia is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of Canberra. With a strong commitment to employee growth and development, the Museum fosters a collaborative culture that values diversity and inclusion, encouraging innovative marketing strategies that engage audiences both nationally and internationally. Employees benefit from a supportive atmosphere that prioritises work-life balance and provides opportunities to contribute to meaningful cultural initiatives.
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