At Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Ltd (MACS) we envision every student to be inspired and enabled to flourish and enrich the world. MACS is the largest Catholic school system in Australia. We own, govern and operate approximately 300 Catholic schools, employ over 16,000 staff and serve more than 112,000 students and their families in the Archdiocese of Melbourne. It is an exciting time to join MACS, where we are transforming to bring to life our recently launched strategic plan: MACS 2030: forming lives to enrich the world. WHY WORK FOR US? Professional development opportunities with a defined personalised annual budget Access to flexible working arrangements, which include working from home arrangements You will work in a tight-knit, supportive team to ensure you succeed in your role Job Description YOUR ROLE You’ll be responsible for providing legal advice and support on a diverse range of civil litigation matters involving MACS and may also provide support to MACS across a diverse range of areas including day-to-day issues that arise in schools, drafting and reviewing of contracts, discrimination, dispute resolution, insurance, planning and property matters. WHAT YOU WILL DO Negotiate and manage a diverse range of complex or highly sensitive civil litigation matters, including but not limited to, historical abuse claims, personal injury claims, debt recovery, human rights (e.g.discrimination) and building and construction litigation matters. Liaise with external legal service providers and insurers to manage MACS litigation. Provide timely and rigorous legal advice within MACS to schools and management, on a range of issues including those arising in day-to-day school operations such as duty of care obligations. Preparing high-level briefings and reports to the office of the Executive Director, Committees and Board. Provide guidance and advice within MACS on new and proposed amendments to state and federal laws relevant to MACS. Desired Skills and Experience ABOUT YOU Bachelor of Laws and hold a current practising certificate (unrestricted). Detailed understanding of legal and statutory requirements and issues relevant to schooling in Victoria, and preferably canonical law. Demonstrated experience advising and managing litigation claims in private practice or an in-house role. Sound knowledge of the Civil Procedure Act 2010, Supreme Court (General Civil Procedure) Rules 2015 and County Court Civil Procedure Rules 2018. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the capacity to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people, including internal and external stakeholders on complex and sensitive legal matters. Must hold or be willing to acquire a Working with Children check and National Police certificate/undergo a criminal records check. HOW TO APPLY Please refer to the position description for further details about the role and the Key Selection Criteria. Click APPLY to submit your application. If you have any queries about this role, they can be directed to our HR team by email recruitmentmacs.vic.edu.au You will need to provide: 1. An up to-date Resume and 2. A cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria, limited to two pages Note: MACS is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care. The successful candidate must hold or acquire, and maintain a Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) and/or Working with Children Check, and must be willing to obtain and maintain a National Criminal History Check. Candidates must hold full Australian Working Rights, and provide evidence of this. APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 4.00pm Tuesday, 16 July 202