Legal & Governance Advisor

Apply Now; Atherton; On-site; AUD 98,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Employment security

Diverse training opportunities

Career progression

Equal remuneration

Job summary

Tablelands Regional Council is seeking a highly organised and analytical Legal & Governance Advisor to join the Legal & Governance department on a full-time, maximum-term basis from February 2027 to 3 March 2028. This role reports to the General Counsel & Manager, Legal, Governance and Council Business and collaborates across departments to strengthen governance, risk management and compliance.

Based in Atherton, you will work with a broad range of stakeholders to implement consistent governance

Job description

Our Atherton team is looking for a highly organised and analytical individual to join our Legal & Governance department as a full-time Legal & Governance Advisor on a maximum-term basis commencing February 2027 until Friday, 3 March 2028.

Reporting to the General Counsel & Manager, Legal, Governance and Council Business (GCLG), this position works across all departments to develop and implement strong, consistent, transparent governance, quality and risk frameworks and programs for the whole of Tablelands Regional Council (TRC). This position requires the ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders within the organisation and to effectively manage change.

About Tablelands Regional Council

TRC is a forward-thinking, progressive, and inclusive organisation, delivering a range of services and programs for our community. We have a highly skilled workforce who provide innovative solutions to problems. We seek and recruit people who are passionate about the region, work well in a team environment, and have the skills and abilities to produce quality outcomes.

The Atherton Tablelands is one of the most exciting places in North Queensland to live and work. Located within a 90‑minute drive from Cairns, our enviable lifestyle, vibrant landscapes, untouched rainforests, dramatic mountains, and stunning lakes & waterfalls make the Tablelands region extremely attractive for your new career

Tablelands Regional Council offers:

• Flexible Working Conditions - we encourage a healthy work-life balance.
• Employment Security - we offer long-term employment opportunities.
• Diverse Training Opportunities - we support staff in their roles.
• Career Progression – we provide opportunities to continually grow and build a career in local government.
• Equal Remuneration – we offer equal employment opportunities.

Applications Close 5pm, Wednesday 14 October 2026

• Base salary package from $3,803.72 per fortnight ($52.47 per hour)
• Locality allowances (if eligible)
• Attractive work/life balance - 72.5 hours per fortnight
• Flexible working arrangements with RDO incentive
• 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Access to pro-rata long service leave after 7 years' of service
• Uniforms & personal protective equipment supplied
• Hearing checks, flu shots & skin checks (subject to availability)
• Discounted health insurance available

We encourage applicants from all backgrounds including First Nations People, people from different cultural backgrounds and people with disabilities.