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About Us

As Tasmania’s publicly owned training provider, TasTAFE is a vital contributor to the prosperity of the state’s economy through supporting jobs and employment and the economic resilience of our businesses and industry. With a focus on practical, real-life learning, we work hard to ensure the training our learners receive is industry relevant and we provide real industry skills that are highly valued by employers.

The Role

The Legal and Contract Management Lead is responsible for organisation‑wide execution, management and governance of contracts, agreements and associated legal frameworks.

This newly created role ensures TasTAFE meets its contractual, legislative and compliance obligations while supporting stakeholders seeking legal and contractual information. It also provides the opportunity to design and implement a contract management framework from the ground up, embedding best‑practice governance and accountability across the organisation.

This is an ongoing opportunity open to part‑time arrangements and with a flexible statewide location, working within the Governance & Corporate Affairs portfolio and reporting to the Executive Director – Governance & Corporate Affairs.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute and manage contracts across the organisation, ensuring consistency and governance.
• Review contracts, leases and agreements, providing timely advice prior to execution.
• Ensure parties meet contractual, insurance and compliance obligations, including renewals and key dates.
• Provide practical legal advice on contract terms, risks and obligations.
• Oversee contract administration, records and agreement databases.
• Develop and maintain Memoranda of Understanding aligned to legislative and organisational requirements.
• Design and support compliance processes linked to contract management.
• Liaise with the Office of the Crown Solicitor on legal matters and specialist advice

What You Bring

• Experience in contract management, legal advisory services or governance within government or complex organisations.
• Sound understanding of contract law and Tasmanian Government procurement and compliance frameworks.
• Ability to interpret legislation and contractual documentation and communicate impacts clearly.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including clear legal advice.
• Proven ability to build effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• High standards of confidentiality, professionalism and sound judgement.

Essential

• Current Working with Vulnerable People registration in Tasmania, or ability to obtain prior to commencement.
• Bachelor of Law (LLB) or equivalent and/or demonstrated experience providing legal services within Tasmanian Government agencies.

Desirable

• Experience in contract governance, policy development or compliance frameworks.

A current Working with Vulnerable People registration, or the ability to obtain prior to commencement.

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

At TasTAFE, we encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, people living with a disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers and members of the LGBTIQ+ community.

We are a diverse and inclusive workplace and understand the importance of flexibility. We want our workforce to reflect the diversity in our community, and we are committed to building a culture we are all proud of.

Ask us how we can make this role flexible to suit you.

Join TasTAFE

If you think this could be the opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply by submitting a current copy of your resume which outlines your skills and experience (you do not need to include a cover letter). To be eligible, you must have the right to work in Australia.

Candidate screening and interviews may commence prior to the closing date.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please let our recruitment team know during selection. For more information regarding this opportunity, please call TasTAFE on 1300 655 307 and ask to speak to a member of the Talent Team.

Applications for this role close at 11:55pm on 24th May 2026

TasTAFE is determined to create a positive application experience for all candidates.

We are committed to provide application outcomes via phone or email in a timely manner to all candidates.

TasTAFE prioritises Tasmania’s Child and Youth Safe Standards and the Universal Principle for Aboriginal Cultural Safety in its recruitment process, ensuring the safety and cultural well-being of children, youth, and Aboriginal individuals.