Lawyer
1. Permanent part time position – 3 days per week
2. Hybrid work arrangement – based in our office at Macquarie University and work from home
It matters more at Hearing Australia
Hearing Australia is a trusted leader in our field. Working across the country, we exist to support and empower people through hearing health when and where they need it.
Your opportunity
As a Lawyer, you have an amazing opportunity to help us grow our impact and deepen our connection with the communities we serve. If you truly want to empower people to live great lives, and develop valuable and extensive knowledge, skills and experience, this is the place for you. Here’s how you’ll do it:
3. Support the Head of Legal in leasing and property matters, and commercial matters including: reviewing and advising on all property matters in all jurisdictions, including: leases, option leases, car parking licenses and short term licenses; reviewing or drafting and negotiating commercial contracts with suppliers and contractors; and reviewing and providing advice on matters relating to risk and compliance, including the ongoing improvement of governance risk and compliance of all systems, and departments
4. Provide administrative support to the Head of Legal, including: updating and maintaining status reports (including legal, and property status reports); undertaking research when required, and drafting appropriate correspondence; preparation of documents for execution in accordance with policy and procedures; and assisting with statutory reporting where necessary
What you’ll bring
5. Approximately 5 years’ experience as a lawyer who has worked in mid or top tier law firms, or has worked in-house in a reputable organization
6. A current Legal Practicing Certificate
7. Solid experience in property matters and commercial matters
8. Solid experience in drafting contracts
9. Knowledge of laws, in particular retail leases legislation in all states
10. Eye for detail and producing quality advice and work in an efficient manner and within tight timeframes
11. Ability to work autonomously and a collaborative, positive can-do attitude
What matters most? Your drive to help anyone and everyone who needs us. And you’ll see your role as a real responsibility and an incredible opportunity to make an impact on lives across the country.
Why Hearing Australia?
There’s so much to love about a role with us. But our people say there’s three things that set us and their careers apart. They’re about:
12. How we do what we do: Our vision is to deliver the best hearing solutions for anyone, any time, anywhere. At Hearing Australia, you’ll know you’re making a contribution that really means something
13. Who we work with: Here, you’ll support and empower clients of all backgrounds. That’s what drives our teams and what makes them so special
14. Where we’re going next: As our industry evolves, we’re committed to learning and improving what we do and how we do it, and building an organisation where everyone can thrive
What does that mean for you?
As a Lawyer, you’ll know that every day, your work is helping children and adults who need us. You’ll also enjoy a range of benefits, including:
15. 15.4% Superannuation
16. Flexible work arrangement opportunities to support work, personal and family commitments
17. Attractive employee benefits (salary sacrifice superannuation, HCF private health cover discount, well-being programs, salary packaging, discounts across an exciting range of retailers)
18. Paid parental leave
Let’s create the gold standard of hearing care
We will require the successful candidate to be willing to have a Police Check conducted (we pay) and must have rights to work in Australia.
Hearing Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embrace diversity, equity and inclusion. We are passionate about building a diverse and inclusive culture from within.
We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and applicants from different cultures who are bilingual to apply.
We are committed to facilitating a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.