Deputy General Counsel

About the position

The Deputy General Counsel provides high-quality legal advice and support across ARENA’s operations, with a focus on funding agreements, commercial contracts, governance and compliance. This role is critical to ensuring ARENA’s legal obligations are met, and that strategic and operational decisions are legally sound and commercially viable.

This opportunity is being offered as 9-month fixed term contract.

Join our purpose-driven team where innovation thrives and your work matters. With a values-driven culture built on knowledge sharing and impact, we offer an advancing environment where you can grow your skills and expand your expertise in the renewable energy sector to make a lasting positive impact.

How to Apply

Download and read the Position Description: Position Description - Deputy General Counsel.pdf

You may include a short (no more than one page) cover letter addressing your suitability for the role.

Applicants must be Australian Citizens and will be required to undergo a national police check.

Please apply by Thursday 27 August 5:00PM AEST.

Employment framework and classification

ARENA employees are engaged under the Australian Renewable Energy Agency Act 2011. They are not the same as Australian Public Service (APS) employees, who are employed under the Public Service Act 1999.

ARENA’s employment conditions and classifications may differ from those of APS departments and agencies.

Positions are classified based on the nature and scope of the duties required to be performed. Job level and remuneration are determined with regard to:

• the complexity of the role
• the level of responsibility
• the skills and capabilities require