Paralegal - Legal and Property Team

About the role

Melton City Council is seeking a capable and organised Paralegal to join its internal Legal and Property Team, reporting to the Senior Lawyer and Property Advisor. Based at the Melton Civic Centre, the role provides practical legal and administrative support across a varied in-house practice, supporting the council's legal services, freedom of information and place naming functions. It is a full-time permanent Band 6 position.

Key responsibilities

• Provide confidential administrative legal support, including maintaining accurate records, preparing correspondence and legal documents, and answering incoming subpoenas
• Handle legal services and freedom of information requests and make decisions in line with the Freedom of Information Act 1982, professional standards and council procedure
• Contribute to policy development and prepare, maintain and implement procedures
• Carry out legal research and analysis and prepare case summaries as directed
• Respond to information requests from the Victoria Police, Victorian Ombudsman, Local Government Inspectorate and other agencies, considering what can be released under the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in legal administration or substantial paralegal experience highly desirable
• Able to work autonomously, manage time and organise own work to meet deadlines
• Ability to interpret legislation (with assistance) and conduct comparative and electronic legal research
• Excellent written and verbal communication, able to explain complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders
• Legally entitled to work in Australia; a satisfactory criminal history record check is required

What we offer

• Salary of $97,926 to $106,637 per annum plus 12% superannuation
• 13 accrued days off and 5 weeks annual leave
• Genuine flexible work options and career development programs
• Local Government Employee Health Plan and wellbeing initiatives
• 16 weeks paid parental leave and 3 weeks paid secondary carer leave

Applications close 2 November 2026 and must include a resume and short statements addressing the key selection criteria.