APRA AMCOS is a member-owned music rights management organisation, positioned at the intersection of music, data and technology. We have more than 124,000 members who are songwriters, composers and music publishers. We license organisations to play, perform, copy or record our members’ music, and we distribute the royalties to our members. The Paralegal role resides within the Legal Services department. APRA AMCOS Legal Services provides legal advice and assistance on a range of matters pertinent to APRA AMCOS, including in respect of both general legal matters and commercial or business matters such as in respect of APRA AMCOS and OneMusic licensing needs. The role supports the work of Legal Services by driving and coordinating the progression of matters to facilitate their resolution. The role is based in our Ultimo office, which is on Gadigal land. As a Paralegal, your responsibilities will include: Undertaking any administrative or operational tasks and ad-hoc tasks for the Senior Lawyer & Manager and Legal Services department in general as directed. Assisting with the progress of legal matters , including copyright infringement matters by reviewing documentation, participating in meetings and any other tasks as directed. To thrive in this role, you'll need: Understanding of basic legal and dispute resolution principles. Demonstrated ability to review and draft documentation and correspondence in a legal environment. Demonstrated analytical and research skills. Strong organisational and prioritisation skills. Sound numeracy skills. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. High Level writing and grammatical skills. Intermediate MS office skills – particularly Word and Excel. Excellent attention to detail. What You'll Love: Our friendly and collaborative work environment. Our team thrives on our values of collaboration, respect, skill, imagination, and accountability. Hybrid work options, combining the convenience of remote work with in-office collaboration. Generous employee benefits such as: learning and development programs; 18 weeks paid parental leave (including for adoption, foster or kinship care); discounted private health benefits; novated lease vehicles arrangements; access to financial services; employee assistance programs and more. Application Process: Ready to be a valued addition to our team? Take the plunge and apply now – we're looking forward to hearing from you! Apply by 1 February 2026 by submittin g your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you'r e the right fit for this role. We'r e excited to learn more about you! We are committed to being a culturally safe and responsive workplace where staff from all backgrounds feel welcome, respected, and supported. While this role requires specific skills and experience, we encourage people of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTIQ community, and people with disability who are interested in this position to put an application in, even if they’re not sure if they meet every single bit of the selection criteria. We are keen to make our candidates comfortable so they can show us their best. Please feel free to reach out to our People & Culture team ( hr@apra.com.au ) to discuss support or adjustments in our recruitment process that may be . Contact Information: For any questions, feel free to reach out to Sarah Kelshaw , Senior Lawyer and Manager at skelshaw@apra.com.au . We look forward to hearing from you!
