Legal and Governance Officer

We’re excited to announce that we are recruiting for a Legal and Governance Officer

Creative Australia

Creative Australia is the Australian Government’s principal arts investment and advisory body. With artists at the heart of what we do, we invest in creative talent and stimulate the market for Australian stories to be told on a national and international scale, sharing our rich culture with the world. We do this because art and creativity define us, recording what we have been and what we might yet become. As a nation, creativity connects us and benefits us all. 

Our Purpose 

We champion and invest in arts and creativity for a dynamic, creative Australia. 

Workplace Culture

We are proud to have been named an Inclusive Employer for the third consecutive time by Diversity Council Australia. This achievement reflects our commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Our people are passionate and dedicated to the delivery of our strategy Creativity Connects Us. We strive to establish and sustain a diverse and inclusive workforce, fostering a culturally safe and supportive environment where everyone can bring their authentic self to work. 

Your role

We are excited to announce we are recruiting for a Legal and Governance Officer. Reporting to our General Counsel, this role is at the heart of ensuring that our legal and governance practices align seamlessly with our regulatory obligations. We are open to exploring part-time options for this role, spanning 3-4 days a week. We understand that everyone has different needs and are committed to accommodating them whenever possible.

What’s in it for you

• Full-time/part-time (3-4 days a week)
• Location: Sydney
• Salary of $86,578 per annum + 15.4%% superannuation
• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid work arrangement (two days’ work from home and three days on site)
• Paid leave between Christmas and New Year
• Cultural leave entitlements
• Wellbeing programs and corporate discounts
• Holistic employee assistance program for employees, their families, and kin

Here’s what you will be up for:

Champion of Legal and Governance projects

Take charge of exciting legal and governance projects that will make a real impact in our organisation.

Governance Guru

Support the development and implementation of our governance frameworks, ensuring that we are following best practice.

Legal Eagle

Manage a range of legal issues under the guidance of General Counsel, from contract negotiations to supporting legal matters on foot, from intellectual property to Freedom of Information

Privacy Protector

Dive deep into the Government’s privacy laws and reforms, providing advice and subject matter expertise to help us protect the personal information we hold.

Wordsmith Extraordinaire

Craft legal documents and correspondence including contracts, procurement documents and deeds.

Education Enthusiast

Develop an annual legal and governance training schedule, making sure our people are always informed and educated about compliance matters.

What’s next

Application information 

This opportunity is open for application until 3 July 2025 at 10am. 

To apply and for further details about the job requirements, please see the full position description at Careers – Creative Australia. 

If you need any support or have any questions about submitting your application, please contact Rebecca Kenny, General Counsel at rebecca.kenny@creative.gov.au and Human Resources at hrteam@creative.gov.au.

This is not an Australian Public Service position.

Creative Australia is committed to equity and inclusion and welcomes applications from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, cultural and regional communities, including people with disability.