Chief Legal Counsel - Affirmative Measures Disability

NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission; Darwin; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

The NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission seeks a dynamic Chief Legal Counsel to lead its Legal and Integrity Division. This role involves shaping a strategic legal agenda, ensuring robust legal frameworks, and promoting a culture of respect within the organization. Ideal candidates will have extensive legal experience at a senior level, particularly in human rights law concerning disability.

Qualifications

• Extensive legal experience at Chief Counsel level.
• Proven ability to lead substantial senior legal teams.
• Expertise in legislation and human rights law, particularly relating to disability.

Responsibilities

• Head the Legal and Integrity Division, providing expert legal advice.
• Shape the NDIS Commission’s strategic litigation agenda.
• Oversee legal services related to integrity, privacy, and legislative processes.

Skills

Legal Expertise

Leadership

Human Rights Law

Legal Team Management

Education

Law Degree

Job description

Chief Legal Counsel - Affirmative Measures Disability

The NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission is seeking a dynamic and strategic Chief Legal Counsel to head its’ Legal and Integrity Division and contribute to the delivery of the NDIS Commission’s objectives.

Reporting to the Associate Commissioner the Chief Legal Counsel will be a key member of the Executive Leadership team, provide expert legal advice on complex and high-impact matters, supporting both regulatory and corporate functions. Your leadership will shape the NDIS Commission’s strategic litigation agenda and ensure robust legal frameworks and policies are in place.

This role requires deep expertise in legislation and human rights law, particularly as it relates to people with disability. You will oversee legal services relating to integrity, privacy, and freedom of information, and play a pivotal role in advising on policy proposals and legislative processes that deliver NDIS reforms.

We are looking for an inclusive and visionary leader who empowers employees and promotes a culture of respect. You will bring extensive legal experience, at Chief Counsel level, with proven ability to lead substantial senior legal teams.

This is a rare opportunity to make a meaningful impact on NDIS supports and services, in a high-profile national role. This position can be based in any capital city within Australia.

To apply – please visit www.futureleadership.com.au, where an accessibility menu (powered by UserWay) is available to support diverse user needs. Navigate to the ‘Opportunities’ section to apply for your preferred role. Address your cover letter and resume to Grant Nichol and Katie Hooker, quoting reference NDIcgc0625, or call 1300 347 437 for further information or assistance.

Applications close: 18 July 2025

This position is open only to people with disability under the Australian Public Service Disability Affirmative Measures. To be eligible, you must identify as a person with a disability and meet the professional criteria outlined. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to support applicants throughout the recruitment process.

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