• Permanent full-time
• $98,346.00 per annum + Superannuation
• + 12 RDOs + 5 weeks annual leave + Christmas shutdown

The New South Wales Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) in association with the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation New South Wales Branch (ANMF NSW Branch) seeks a Paralegal Officer to join our Professional Services Team on a permanent full-time basis.

In this role you will:

• Assist the Legal Officers of the Professional Services Team in their day to day activities
• Provide high quality, professional, accurate and timely services to our members as instructed by Legal Officers and Manager
• Create and maintain quality systems and processes which assist the work of the Legal Officers (In collaboration with Legal Officers and Manager)
• Ensure the smooth running of the administrative functions of the Legal Services within the Professional Services Team.

To be considered for this role you require:

Selection criteria

• Demonstrated experience in an administrative or legal position
• Strong and demonstrable paralegal experience and knowledge
• Strong problem solving
• An ability to achieve positive outcomes by using a proactive rather than a reactive approach to your own workload management
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and part of a team
• Time management skills with the ability to prioritise and meet workload deadlines.
• Proven ability to record information accurately
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality
• Proficient with Microsoft Office 365, specifically Outlook, Word and Excel
• Commitment to the trade union movement

Your application must briefly address each point of the selection criteria found in the Paralegal Officer position description.

NSWNMA/ANMF NSW Branch is an Equal Opportunity Employer and fosters a diverse workplace.