Legal and Contracts Officer

We are currently seeking an experienced Paralegal or Legal Assistant to join our energetic Contracts Management team.

Legal and Contracts Officer

Screen Australia is the Commonwealth Government’s primary agency for supporting Australian screen projects, practitioners and businesses. We support projects of scale and ambition, distinct local stories told with strong creative voices and risk-taking content for all platforms.

The successful candidate will be engaged under the Screen Australia Act 2008

About us

Screen Australia is a Federal Government agency charged with supporting Australian screen development, production and promotion. Screen Australia supports talent, quality, innovation and cultural value through programs that increase the ambitions, risk tolerance and diversity of Australian storytelling for local and international audiences.

About the role

We are currently seeking an experienced Paralegal or Legal Assistant to join our energetic Contracts Management team. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the Manager, Contracts Management in the delivery of an efficient and effective Contracts Management Service to Screen Australia’s funding areas. The role will involve end-to-end management of contracting in order to support the effective delivery of Production Grant Agreements, including drafting, negotiating, and executing the legal documents in accordance with Screen Australia policies and guidelines and terms of trade.

About you

• Previous experience working as a Contracts Administrator in a similar environment or experience as a Legal Assistant/Paralegal or Procurement Administrator.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to prepare quality legal documentation.
• Strong organisational skills including experience working on databases.
• Strong Microsoft Office suite skills.
• High level of verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to interact effectively with a range of stakeholders at various levels, both internally and externally.

The benefits

In return you will receive a salary of $81,194 per annum + 15.4% super, work in our modern offices in Ultimo; and become part of a collaborative, creative and high performing team environment.

At Screen Australia, we recognise that a diverse workforce is essential to our success. We are committed to increasing workplace inclusion and diversity and encourage applications from individuals with unique perspectives, experiences, talents and all diverse backgrounds.

Please note, while at Screen Australia, employees are unable access any state or Screen Australia funding, in addition to freelancing on any Screen Australia productions.

How to apply

For further information on this position and to apply, please visit the Screen Australia website:

https://www.screenaustralia.gov.au/about-us/who-we-are/jobs-with-screen-australia

Applications must be received by Friday, 21 February 2025.