Legal & Compliance Recruitment Agency

About our Client:We are working with a large education organisation that oversees hundreds of schools across Melbourne to appoint a Senior Advisor – Reportable Conduct to its Child Safety and Risk team.About the Role: This specialist role is focused on ensuring schools meet their obligations under the Victorian Reportable Conduct Scheme and the Child Safe Standards. You will manage reportable conduct matters from intake through to close, providing expert advice and oversight of investigations while ensuring that all matters are dealt with fairly, consistently, and in line with legislative requirements. Key responsibilities include: Coordinating and managing reportable conduct cases from beginning to end Providing clear and practical advice to school Principals and leadership teams on compliance obligations Preparing and reviewing high-quality reports and documentation for regulators, senior leaders, and external agencies Liaising with investigators and external stakeholders to ensure due process Contributing to continuous improvement in safeguarding practices across the school system About You: Knowledge of child safety legislation, compliance frameworks, or regulatory schemes would be advantageous but not essential  Demonstrated experience in case management and investigations Exceptional report writing and analytical skills Ability to build strong, professional relationships with senior stakeholders, particularly school Principals Resilient, professional, and able to manage sensitive matters with discretion This is an excellent opportunity to apply your expertise in compliance, investigations, and governance in a mission-driven education environment, ensuring safe and supportive learning communities across Melbourne.How to apply:To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Adam Kumaraswamy  on 0414223338

About Our Client Austroads is the association of Australian and New Zealand transport agencies. They deliver authoritative, practical, and impartial advice, tools, and services to support safe, efficient and reliable mobility across Australia and New Zealand. Their work includes managing NEVDIS (the National Exchange of Vehicle and Driver Information System), Transport Certification Australia, and establishing the National Digital Trust Service to enable secure, interoperable digital driver licences. Austroads was named as a “5-Star Employer of Choice” by Human Resources Director magazine in 2025, celebrating its excellence in workplace culture, leadership, and employee engagement. The Role As Legal Counsel, you will work with a supportive General Counsel in providing high-quality legal advice across Austroads. You’ll draft, negotiate, and review contracts, advise on regulatory issues, and help manage legal risk while enabling effective partnerships with government, industry, and suppliers. This role requires strong contract drafting experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to balance competing priorities in a complex, dynamic environment. Key Responsibilities Draft, negotiate, and advise on agreements with suppliers, government agencies, and external stakeholders. Provide timely, clear, solution-focused legal advice to internal teams. Advise on data privacy, intellectual property, government policy, competition and consumer law. Assist with maintaining legal precedents and uplift legal capability across the business. Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including external counsel where required. Contribute to continuous improvement and legal education initiatives. Support the delivery of government policy initiatives linked to Austroads’ work. About You You are a proactive and commercially minded legal professional who can balance detail with practical solutions. You bring: Admission as a legal practitioner in Victoria with at least 3 years’ post-qualification experience. Strong track record in drafting and negotiating a variety of contracts. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience in government, privacy, data, or intellectual property law (highly regarded). In-house legal experience, including secondments, with proven stakeholder management skills will also be highly regarded. Personal qualities: Service-focused and solutions-oriented mindset. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail. Adaptable and comfortable with change. High integrity and professional ethics. Collaborative, with a positive and proactive approach. Why Join Austroads? Enjoy a strong sense of purpose in a Not-For-Profit organisation making mobility safer and more reliable. Take advantage of hybrid work and a genuine opportunity for a healthy work-life balance. Austroads puts its people first, with generous Parental Leave and Wellbeing Policies, training opportunities, and vehicle salary sacrificing. Report to an experienced and people-centred General Counsel who enjoys supporting lawyers to develop. lruddy@sharpandcarter.com.au0450363147

About our Client:    We are partnering with a leading international engineering, construction and services organisation to appoint a mid-level lawyer into their Legal, Compliance, Governance and Risk team.    About the Role:    This role offers exposure to a wide range of high-value, complex matters across multiple industries, with responsibilities including: Group-wide compliance and governance management Corporate reporting and regulatory monitoring Providing regulatory and risk advice across business units Supporting transactions, M&A, and corporate governance projects Contributing to disputes, litigation and tender processes Assisting with IP/trademark management  About You:   Ideally at least 3 years PQE Coming from a recognized firm or organization Experience across several of the following: compliance systems, corporate governance, corporate reporting, risk advisory, transactions, or ESG regulations Strong ability to manage multiple matters independently Collaborative, commercially minded and resilient, with excellent stakeholder engagement skills  This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially astute lawyer to join a diverse and high-performing in-house legal team, working closely with senior lawyers and executives on matters that directly impact strategic outcomes.    If you are looking to broaden your experience in a dynamic, complex environment with exposure to both corporate governance and transactional work, we’d love to hear from you.How to apply:To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Adam Kumaraswamy  on 0414223338

About our Client:A leading global professional services organisation is seeking a Contract Specialist to support a wide portfolio of complex projects across multiple industries. This role offers the chance to work on high-profile contracts, providing commercial and legal support throughout the contract lifecycle.About the Role: In this position, you will: Provide support across projects and accounts, working with leadership teams and commercial stakeholders. Assist in drafting, negotiating, and managing contractual agreements. Monitor and support compliance with contractual obligations and organisational policy. Help identify, escalate, and resolve commercial and contract risks. Build strong client relationships, acting as a trusted partner in contract management. About You: We are seeking a detail-oriented professional with: Bachelor’s degree (law, business, or related discipline). At least 4 years’ experience in contract management, procurement, legal, or commercial operations. Strong knowledge of commercial contracts, risk, and compliance. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Ability to manage competing priorities in fast-paced environments. How to apply:Adam Kumaraswamye: akumaraswamy@sharpandcarter.com.au

About our Client:An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a Senior Contract Manager to join a global professional services leader, supporting high-profile clients and complex technology-driven engagements. This is a senior, client-facing role where you will partner with executives, sales teams, and delivery leaders to shape deals, manage risks, and ensure contractual success throughout the lifecycle of major projects.About the Role: As a Senior Contract Manager, you will provide strategic commercial and contractual expertise across a portfolio of significant engagements. Your responsibilities will include: Leading contract management teams across large, complex projects. Advising leadership on account strategy, risk management, and commercial opportunities. Negotiating, drafting, and managing a wide range of agreements. Taking accountability for identifying, escalating, and resolving commercial and contractual risks. Engaging in pre-award sales activities and supporting deal shaping. Building and maintaining trusted client relationships at executive level. Coaching, mentoring, and developing contract management staff across multiple projects. About You: We are seeking a commercially astute leader with: At least 7 years’ experience in contract management, ideally you will have worked within a Technology entity, professional services or related entity Proven ability to lead and develop teams across projects or geographies. Proven experience working on contracts involving government or public sector clients. Eligibility to obtain, or possession of, an Australian Government Security Clearance is essential. Strong understanding of commercial contracting regulations, principles, and subcontracting practices. Demonstrated success in managing compliance risks, investigations, and reporting to senior leadership. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to influence C-suite decision makers. A collaborative, inclusive approach and the ability to work effectively across cultures in a global environment. How to apply:Adam Kumaraswamye: akumaraswamy@sharpandcarter.com.au

About our Client:An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a Senior Contract Manager to join a global professional services leader, supporting high-profile clients and complex technology-driven engagements. This is a senior, client-facing role where you will partner with executives, sales teams, and delivery leaders to shape deals, manage risks, and ensure contractual success throughout the lifecycle of major projects.About the Role: As a Senior Contract Manager, you will provide strategic commercial and contractual expertise across a portfolio of significant engagements. Your responsibilities will include: Leading contract management teams across large, complex projects. Advising leadership on account strategy, risk management, and commercial opportunities. Negotiating, drafting, and managing a wide range of agreements. Taking accountability for identifying, escalating, and resolving commercial and contractual risks. Engaging in pre-award sales activities and supporting deal shaping. Building and maintaining trusted client relationships at executive level. Coaching, mentoring, and developing contract management staff across multiple projects. About You: We are seeking a commercially astute leader with: At least 7 years’ experience in contract management, ideally you will have worked within a Technology entity, professional services or related entity Proven ability to lead and develop teams across projects or geographies. Proven experience working on contracts involving government or public sector clients. Eligibility to obtain, or possession of, an Australian Government Security Clearance is essential. Strong understanding of commercial contracting regulations, principles, and subcontracting practices. Demonstrated success in managing compliance risks, investigations, and reporting to senior leadership. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to influence C-suite decision makers. A collaborative, inclusive approach and the ability to work effectively across cultures in a global environment. How to apply:Adam Kumaraswamye: akumaraswamy@sharpandcarter.com.au