Legal Cadet

Launch your legal career with hands-on experience supporting governance, privacy and compliance.

The Role

As a Legal Cadet, you will be part of the Corporate Governance and Risk team, providing high-quality research and administrative support across a range of legal and governance activities. This is an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience in a local government environment while building your legal knowledge.

You will support work related to access to information applications, internal privacy reviews, and insurance claims. This will include conducting research, preparing summaries, and assisting with the coordination of responses in line with legislative and policy requirements.

In this role, you will also assist with policy development and maintenance, as well as the upkeep of public disclosure registers. You will help ensure information is accurate, current, and compliant with statutory obligations.

You will work closely with experienced professionals, receiving guidance, mentoring, and exposure to a range of legal and governance matters. You will build your understanding of legislative frameworks and how they apply in practice within a public sector setting.

Key Accountabilities:

• Provide legal and administrative support to the Access to Information team, including GIPA applications and information requests.
• Assist with interpreting and applying relevant legislation, including the GIPA Act, PPIP Act, and Local Government Act.
• Conduct legal research, review evidence, and prepare summaries to support decision-making.
• Draft basic correspondence, reports, and governance documentation under supervision.
• Support the maintenance of governance registers, including the GIPA Disclosure Log and records management systems.
• Ensure confidential and sensitive information is managed appropriately and in line with policy requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of governance processes and the Corporate Governance Framework.

What We Are Looking For

You are a motivated law student with a strong interest in governance, privacy, and public sector law. You are eager to learn, develop practical skills, and apply your knowledge in a real-world setting.

You will have:

• Currently studying towards completion of a legal qualification.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to apply sound judgement.
• Good organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Ability to undertake legal research and assist with preparing correspondence, reports and documentation.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

What We Offer

• Salary from $56,710.35 to 64,964.80 gross p.a. (full time equivalent), plus 12% superannuation
• This is a temporary part-time position for a maximum period of two years, or until the completion of the employee's studies, whichever occurs first
• We offer flexible working arrangements, with days and hours to be agreed upon with the successful candidates to support both work and study commitments
• Access to Fitness Passport for you and your family
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program
• Generous leave entitlements, including annual leave, personal leave, additional MyLeave, and enhanced parental leave
• Employee Rewards Program

How to Apply

If you’re ready to build your legal skills and gain hands-on experience in governance, privacy and compliance, and you possess the attributes outlined in this advertisement and position description, we encourage you to apply.

For further information, please contact Jessica Feng, Acting Senior Access to Information Officer on 02 9330 6291.

Applications must be submitted via our website. Closing Date: Tuesday, 4 August 2026 at 11:59 PM (AEST).

Offers of employment at Georges River Council are contingent upon satisfactory results of a thorough background check.

Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights (with no Visa restrictions) to apply for this position.

Georges River Council is a progressive, people-focused organisation with 600 dedicated staff delivering exceptional services to our diverse and vibrant community. Our vision is to be 'naturally connected to place, community, and Country'. We are committed to creating accessible green, and liveable spaces, nurturing creativity, protecting the natural environment, and building a thriving local economy.

We foster our values of Accountability, Professionalism, Unity and Honesty and take pride in promoting the image of Council in the community.

We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

At Georges River Council we are committed to putting children first and championing child safety within our community. We actively advocate for the rights of children and young people and will uphold our commitment as a child safe organisation.