Integrity Paralegal

Tennis Australia Limited; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tickets to Australian Open

Health & wellbeing benefits

Onsite gym & parking

Parental leave benefits

Job summary

Tennis Australia is seeking a part-time Integrity Paralegal to support the delivery of legal advice, policy development and compliance initiatives across integrity matters in Australian tennis. You will work closely with the Director of Integrity and Compliance and the Integrity Lawyer to promote safe sporting environments, fair play, and confidentiality within a fast-paced team.

The role is permanent and part-time (2 days per week), with opportunities for professional development and

Qualifications

• Progress toward a Bachelor of Laws with at least three years completed.
• Strong written communication and document drafting skills.
• Excellent organisation, stakeholder engagement and confidentiality.
• Willingness to obtain Police Check and Working with Children Check.

Responsibilities

• Review, develop and maintain Tennis Australia’s national policies, integrity frameworks, codes of conduct, procedures and supporting resources.
• Design and deliver integrity education, awareness and training initiatives with internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to integrity risk management by identifying risks, supporting risk assessments and mitigation strategies.
• Assist the Integrity Lawyer with legal advice, investigations and preparing documentation related to alleged breaches of policies.

Skills

Legal drafting

Written communication

Stakeholder engagement

Confidentiality

Discretion

Education

Bachelor of Laws (progress towards)

Job description

At Tennis Australia, we’re creating a more playful world through tennis – for everyone.

From grassroots to Grand Slams, tennis brings people together, inspires communities, and builds champions on and off the court.

We’re a team of imaginative and passionate people who believe in the power of sport to make a difference. If you’re ready to help us serve up real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re committed to reflecting the communities we work and play in. We strongly encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQI+ individuals, people with disability, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

About the role

The Integrity Paralegal plays a vital role in protecting and strengthening the integrity of the game by supporting the delivery of legal advice, policy development, project management and compliance initiatives across a broad range of integrity matters.

Working closely with the Director of Integrity and Compliance and the Integrity Lawyer, you will contribute to initiatives that promote safe sporting environments, uphold fair and honest competition, and foster positive conduct both on and off the court. This role supports key areas including member protection, safeguarding children and young people, anti-doping, anti-corruption, online abuse, on-court behaviour, privacy, whistleblower protections and insurance-related matters.

If you’re passionate about developing your legal skills to make a meaningful impact, this is an exciting opportunity to help ensure Australian tennis continues to be recognised for its unwavering commitment to integrity, safety and fair play. This is a permanent, part-time position (2 days per week).

In this role, you will:

• Assist in the review, development and maintenance of Tennis Australia’s national policies, integrity frameworks, codes of conduct, procedures and supporting resources.
• Support the design and delivery of integrity education, awareness and training initiatives in partnership with internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to integrity risk management activities by identifying emerging risks, supporting risk assessments and helping develop proactive mitigation strategies.
• Assist the Integrity Lawyer in providing legal advice, conducting investigations and preparing legal documentation relating to alleged breaches of national policies and integrity frameworks.
• Support the Integrity Lawyer with legal advice, correspondence, submissions, advocacy and other case management activities relating to disciplinary tribunals, hearings and alternative dispute resolution processes.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Progress towards a Bachelor of Laws, minimum three years completed (essential).
• Strong written communication and document drafting skills.
• Excellent organisation skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Well-developed interpersonal, stakeholder engagement and conflict resolution skills.
• Sound judgement, attention to detail and a high level of professionalism.
• The ability to maintain confidentiality and adapt in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Hold (or be willing to obtain) a current Police Check and Working with Children Check
• Preparedness to be flexible in regard to working hours and arrangements relating to work associated with Tennis Australia

What’s to love?

• Career development with a range of formal education and on the job training opportunities
• Tickets to the Australian Open plus Superbox tickets to events at Rod Laver & John Cain Arena
• Health & wellbeing benefits, including access to CorePlus Pilates and other wellbeing initiatives
• Onsite gym, tennis facilities & free onsite car parking
• Salary packaging & a range of discounts from our sponsorship partners
• Attractive leave benefits - with up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave for all primary caregivers and Sorry Business and Ceremonial Leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees
• We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180

Applications close 17th September, however we will be reviewing applications as they are received, therefore this role may close sooner if we find the right candidate.

Tennis Australia is committed to providing a safe environment for all tennis participants, including children and young people. It is essential everyone involved with delivering tennis in Australia understands their responsibility in relation to child-safety.

We believe playing makes life better and we are always on the lookout to talented people to join our team and help us create a playful world through tennis.

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