Legal Research Officer

• $78,287 – $88,021 (pro rata) + super + NFP benefits
• Use your legal skills to prevent cancer and other noncommunicable diseases worldwide
• Be a part of Australia’s most trusted cancer ‘Not for Profit’ organisation
• Flexible, supportive environment
• 2 year fixed term contract, part time at 0.6FTE
• Hybrid working environment combining working from home and in brand new CBD office located on Victoria Parade, East Melbourne

About your opportunity

We are seeking a Legal Research Officer to join the McCabe Centre for Law and Cancer. Reporting to the Manager – Prevention your role is to:

• Conduct comprehensive research and analyse relevant international and domestic legal and policy documents in relation to law and noncommunicable diseases prevention and related issues in global health, particularly in relation to tobacco control
• Draft high-quality written materials, including online content, academic publications, case summaries, research papers, fact sheets, submissions and reports for a range of target audiences and key stakeholders
• Develop and deliver training curricula and materials, and seminars, lectures and presentations both in-person and online

All about you

We are looking for someone with:

• Relevant tertiary degree in law and admission to legal practice or eligibility for admission to practice in Victoria
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience
• Ability to conduct comprehensive legal research and analysis
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop and maintain working relationships with researchers and other internal and external stakeholders

What we can offer you

• Base salary of $78,287 to $88,021 p.a. (dependant on experience, pro rata for part time) plus 11% superannuation
• Salary packaging benefits of $15,900 plus meals/entertainment $2,650 p.a. https://www.accesspay.com.au/employee/what-is-salary-packaging/
• Novated car leasing
• Salary sacrifice
• 17.5% leave loading
• Flexible working arrangements including working from home options to support excellent work-life balance
• Cultural leave of up to 5 days paid
• 12 weeks paid parental leave and up to 12 months unpaid leave
• A comprehensive employee assistance program
• A range of wellness initiatives such as flu vaccination, mental and general well-being support, and discounted health insurance
• A range of personal and professional development initiatives such as study support, in-house, external, and on-line learning options as well as the opportunity to apply for scholarships
• The opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of those affected by cancer