Job description
- Generous Salary Packaging
- Inclusive and Caring Team Environment
- 5 Weeks Annual Leave
- Fixed term until February 2026
- Full time (however part time could be negotiable)
- Remuneration level dependent on qualifications and experience + 11 % Employer superannuation
- Current unrestricted Practicing Certificate (or near completion of eligibility to obtain this).
About us
Youth Support + Advocacy Service (YSAS) is one of Australia’s largest and most comprehensive, youth specific community service organisation that enables young people experiencing serious disadvantage to access the resources and support they require to lead healthy and fulfilling lives.
YSAS is a Child Safe organisation. We actively promote the safety and wellbeing of young people, and are committed to protecting young people from harm or abuse who come into contact with and/or access our service. Applicants must undergo rigorous screening and recruitment processes, including providing evidence of current WWCC and National Police Check.
About the position
The Legal and Compliance function provides leadership to YSAS on governance, compliance and risk management. The team monitors external changes to legislative and contractual requirements and assists the organisation with implementing practical and appropriate policies and process to meet its obligations. There is a strong focus on providing expertise, education and coaching to support project and change management initiatives.
The Manager Legal and Compliance provides regular and ad hoc reporting to the Executive, Board and the Risk and Audit Committee.
The role works closely with the General Manager for Human Resources in relation to legal matters relating to specific employees and/or contractors, and with the Quality and Service Development team in relation to risk and compliance in practice at YSAS.
The role also shares responsibility for compliance systems and reporting with the Manager Strategy and Planning.
The Key Selection Criteria for this role includes:
- Demonstrated experience in a professional legal and compliance role
- Proficiency in leading contractual, legislative and regulatory compliance, including drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial and property contracts
- Knowledge and experience of risk management frameworks
- Experience and success in designing and implementing policy frameworks and effective procedures
- Experience in youth, health or not-for-profit sectors desirable
For full details of the position, please view the POSITION DESCRIPTION below or visit our website www.ysas.org.au
Please note
- Service delivery aspects of the role may be modified in order to comply with Victorian Government COVID-19 guidelines.
- As part of our Employment screening process you will be required to undertake a National Criminal History check and have a current Working with Children Check.
- You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position.
Further Enquiries
For a confidential discussion about the position, please contact Anne King, Chief of Finance & Corporate Services, on 0425871555 regarding the role of Manager Legal and Compliance – Recruitment Ref. Number 007_2024.
- YSAS is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications from all sectors of the community.
- YSAS has a zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to the provision of a child-safe organisation.
A position description is attached.
