Team Leader (Legal) - Senior Property and Contracts

Team Leader (Legal) - Senior Property and Contracts

Closing date: 23/10/2026 4:00 PM W. Australia Standard Time

Location: Margaret River

Department: Corporate & Customer Services

Compensation: Annual Package AUD $99,609.00 - $113,296.00

Employment type: Full-Time

Work Arrangement: On-site

About the opportunity

The Shire is seeking an experienced Team Leader (Legal) with a property and contracts background to lead and mentor staff while shaping the Shire’s property portfolio, procurement framework and contract management practices ensuring legislative compliance, strategic asset optimisation, and high-quality service outcomes across the organisation.

We are a progressive local government in one of Western Australia’s most iconic regions, offering a unique opportunity at the intersection of law, property and public sector governance.

This is an ideal role for legal professionals seeking broader commercial and governance exposure, or local government professionals looking for a lifestyle change without compromising on challenge or impact.

About you

• Tertiary qualification in Law and/or a minimum of 3 years’ experience leading teams in property management or legal related work.
• Demonstrated experience in coordinating legal, land or governance services and/ or related project teams, including ability to resolve operational issues.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including managing team performance to achieve set outcomes.
• Sound understanding of human resources management principles and processes.
• Extensive knowledge of land transactions and leasing processes and principles.
• Demonstrated experience in advising on and managing legal agreements, including property related agreements and/or contracts for goods and services.
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to provide professional advice to a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to research, analyse and investigate legal and compliance issues and provide clear and concise communications, reports, and policies.
• Proficient legal drafting and agreement preparation skills.
• Possess a current Western Australian “C’ class driver’s licence.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Work in a dynamic and supportive team environment.
• Enjoy the lifestyle and natural beauty of Margaret River.

Details

Job Title:Team Leader (Legal) – Senior Property and Contracts

Location:Margaret River, WA

Employment Type: Continuing, Full-Time with flexibility to accept Part-time

Salary: IA Level 7/8 $99,609 - $113,296 (26/2027 rates) Plus Salary packaging, Superannuation co-matching contribution optionsand Recreation Centre membership

To apply

All that is required is a cover letter highlighting your current skills and experience relevant to the position, a copy of your current resume and the completed application form addressing the selection criteria.

Please upload your:

• Cover letter
• Resume/CV
• Supporting documents, e.g. qualifications, licences, work samples, etc.

Applications close

Friday 23 October 2026 at 4:00pm

For questions about the role

For more information, please contact Ian McLeod, Manager Legal & Governance Services at [email protected] or 08 9780 5267

Andrea Selvey, CEO