Legal Support Officer

We are looking for a detail oriented and organised Legal Support Officer to join our Governance team. Reporting to the Head of Governance, you will play an important administrative and coordination role within a supportive environment.

ABOUT YOU

Completed / currently completing at least a Certificate III in Legal Services or significant experience providing legal and administrative support to a legal team or individual.
Well-developed administrative skills with a strong working knowledge and understanding of office procedures and practices.
Sound interpersonal and communications skills both written and oral, with the ability to work with a range of internal and external stakeholders and handle sensitive and confidential situations with discretion.
Demonstrated organisational skills including the ability to cope with high volumes of work, varying workloads and interruptions and to organise activities to provide efficient services.
WHAT WE OFFER YOU

The role is full-time (37.5 hours per week), and we offer a 6-month contract with the possibility of continuation. Based on skills and experience, the preferred candidate will be offered a base salary between $75,071.65 and $86,731.41 (pro-rata) + 11.5% superannuation and a 1+-day month.

Council offers training to support your professional development and strong career growth, the opportunity to purchase additional leave and a superb work life balance – plus other benefits.

To view a copy of the position description, which includes the selection criteria, head to our careers page at https://www.ccc.tas.gov.au/careers/.

TO APPLY

For a confidential conversation, please email our Head of Governance, Clare Shea, on cshea@ccc.tas.gov.au.

Email a copy of your current resume, together with a 1–2-page cover letter addressing the essential criteria, while also detailing your experience, skills and suitability for the role to recruitment@ccc.tas.gov.au.

Council is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and youth while enabling their participation as valued members of our community.

We have zero tolerance to child or youth abuse and harm, and we prioritise the safety of the children and youth that we interact with in the performance of our role and report conduct of concern. For further information, please refer to our Safeguarding Children and Youth Policy and Code of Conduct.

Council is an equal opportunity employer and a smoke free workplace. Prospective applicants should note that random alcohol and drug testing is a condition of employment at Clarence City Council.

Applications close at +.00am on Thursday, 12 September 2026.

Employer questions
Your application will include the following questions:
Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
How many years' experience do you have as a Legal Support Officer?
Do you have experience in administration?
Are you willing to undergo a pre-employment medical check?
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