Paralegal

Work Type: Permanent Fulltime

Location: Emerald

Department: Communities

Remuneration: Stream A, Level 3 - 4: $96,765.51 - $110,927.30 per annum inclusive of superannuation & locality allowance (5% increase from July 2026)

Ready to elevate your paralegal career in a dynamic team?

Central Highlands Regional Council is currently seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic

Paralegal to join the Legal & Property team. You will support the team by driving reliable research, legislative compliance and administrative excellence across litigation, insurance and major council projects. Hours of work may be flexible for the right candidate.

In this busy role, you will support the organisation by:

• Preparing and arranging for the lodgment of Court and other legal documentation as required including notices of intention to defend etc.
• Compiling briefs of evidence and briefs for external counsel and/or expert witnesses
• Assisting in the preparation and maintenance of an approved panel of legal providers for the Legal Team and liaising with external counsel, solicitors and experts as directed
• Maintaining the register for all legal matters referred to the Legal Team and ensuring all documentation and correspondence is lodged, tracked and responded to within the required timeframes
• Investigate and respond to third party claims against Council independently and where necessary, in conjunction with Councils liability insurer
• Lodge, manage and co-ordinate all Council insurance claims (including complex disaster/major loss claims)
• Develop and implement appropriate plans and procedures to record legislative compliance regularly and accurately across Council

To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to possess:

• A current driver's licence
• Demonstrated analytical, conceptual and problem-solving skills with a high degree of initiative and flexibility.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills, including the ability to communicate with a range of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality, attention to detail and commitment to service standards.

If this sounds like you, apply now!

Benefits Include

• A generous superannuation scheme
• 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Fortnightly RDO’s
• Annual uniform allocation
• Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
• Wages paid fortnightly
• Employee Assistance Program

To Apply For This Position

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.

Please download and review the position description.

To be considered for this position, please include the following documents:

• A cover letter outlining your motivation for applying for this position
• Your resume detailing your career history relevant for this position

Applicants who are progressed to the next stage of the recruitment process will be invited to participate in a shortlisting process.

Eligibility & Pre-employment Checks

To be appointed to a permanent position, you must be an Australian citizen, or have permanent residency status, or hold a visa permitting you to work in Australia permanently. If you have a visa permitting you to work temporarily in Australia, you may be appointed to a position on a temporary basis, providing the work complies with the conditions of your visa.

The Pre-employment Checks Relevant To This Position Include:

• Right to Work in Australia
• Medical Assessment
• Criminal History Check
• Reference checks

For a confidential discussion, please contact a member of the Recruitment Team on 1300 242 686 during business hours or register your application by submitting your cover letter and resume.

Applications close: Tuesday 30th June 2026 at 8am.

In this busy role, you will support the organisation by:

• Preparing and arranging for the lodgment of Court and other legal documentation as required including notices of intention to defend etc.
• Compiling briefs of evidence and briefs for external counsel and/or expert witnesses
• Assisting in the preparation and maintenance of an approved panel of legal providers for the Legal Team and liaising with external counsel, solicitors and experts as directed
• Maintaining the register for all legal matters referred to the Legal Team and ensuring all documentation and correspondence is lodged, tracked and responded to within the required timeframes
• Investigate and respond to third party claims against Council independently and where necessary, in conjunction with Councils liability insurer
• Lodge, manage and co-ordinate all Council insurance claims (including complex disaster/major loss claims)
• Develop and implement appropriate plans and procedures to record legislative compliance regularly and accurately across Council

To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to possess:

• A current driver's licence
• Demonstrated analytical, conceptual and problem-solving skills with a high degree of initiative and flexibility.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills, including the ability to communicate with a range of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality, attention to detail and commitment to service standards.

If this sounds like you, apply now!

Benefits Include

• A generous superannuation scheme
• 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Fortnightly RDO’s
• Annual uniform allocation
• Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
• Wages paid fortnightly
• Employee Assistance Program

To Apply For This Position

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.

Please download and review the position description.

To be considered for this position, please include the following documents:

• A cover letter outlining your motivation for applying for this position
• Your resume detailing your career history relevant for this position

Applicants who are progressed to the next stage of the recruitment process will be invited to participate in a shortlisting process.

Eligibility & Pre-employment Checks

To be appointed to a permanent position, you must be an Australian citizen, or have permanent residency status, or hold a visa permitting you to work in Australia permanently. If you have a visa permitting you to work temporarily in Australia, you may be appointed to a position on a temporary basis, providing the work complies with the conditions of your visa.

The Pre-employment Checks Relevant To This Position Include:

• Right to Work in Australia
• Medical Assessment
• Criminal History Check
• Reference checks

For a confidential discussion, please contact a member of the Recruitment Team on 1300 242 686 during business hours or register your application by submitting your cover letter and resume.

Applications close: Tuesday 30th June 2026 at 8am.