Orange City Council

Legal and Property Officer

Weekly Hours:  35
Weekly Salary: $1,526.64 - $1,664.03 (plus superannuation)

View the full Position Description by clicking HERE (this link will work on Council’s website)

About Orange City Council

Orange City Council is committed to making a positive contribution to both our region and our local community. With around 800 employees, we take pride in being both for and part of the Orange community. Our aim - to make Orange a better place to live today and tomorrow.

Jobs/Responsibilities

This role is responsible for providing support relating to legal, property, legislative compliance and insurance matters of Council. This includes:

• Provide high level support for a full range of legal, insurance and property matters across Council.
• Proactive identification of possible legal and property matters and developing and researching solutions for such issues.
• Assist the Legal & Property Lead, Manager Corporate Governance, Director Corporate & Commercial Services and other senior staff in processing property transactions.
• Researching, reviewing and assessing Commonwealth, State and Local legislation

What can we offer?

• Health and Wellbeing benefits including access to a Fitness Passport for you and your family.
• Salary Packaging available including novated leasing.
• A range of in-house and external training opportunities
• Free access to EAP services for you and your family
• Organisation wide health and wellbeing initiatives

Skills/Experience

To be successful in this position you will need:

• Diploma in Office Administration, legal or property certification or similar
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check
• Experience in processing a range of legal matters, including insurance claims, leases, preparation and interpretation of a range of legal documents
• High level communication skills both verbal and written including the capacity to interact with all levels of staff and the public while maintaining effective customer service and relationship management

If you are interested, please click Apply. A cover letter is not required, however, there are screening questions that must be answered to apply for the position. You can also save and return to your job application at any time prior to the closing date.

If you have any queries relating to this role, please contact Manager Corporate Governance, Janessa Constantine on 02 6393 8103.

Applications close Sunday 19 January 2025

Please note: Where additional candidates are found suitable from this round of recruitment a talent list or pool may be created for filling any similar permanent or temporary roles that may become vacant over the next twelve months.