Legal Advisor - Corporate Counsel

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) works in partnership with 15 National Boards to implement the national regulatory scheme for health professionals. The purpose of health practitioner regulation is to protect the public by ensuring that only health practitioners who have the skills, qualifications and knowledge to provide safe care are registered.

About your role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented corporate/commercial lawyer to join our high performing in-house Corporate Legal team. Reporting to a Senior Legal Adviser, you will take a leading role in providing commercial and pragmatic legal advice on a range of matters including information technology (IT) contracts, data sharing agreements and privacy and administrative law matters.  In particular, in this role you will provide legal advice in relation to a significant IT transformation program and at times you will be required to work autonomously with the key stakeholders in that program.

This role is a full time, 12 month contract based with a preference to be based in our Melbourne office. 

Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Provide legal advice and recommendations to advise Ahpra on IT programs (including drafting and negotiating complex IT and services contracts, statements of work, change requests and variations and reviewing and advising on RFQ documentation).
• Provide legal advice and recommendations to address and resolve complex issues in respect of commercial, contract, procurement, privacy and public interest disclosure matters, facilities and leasing, intellectual property rights and protection, delegations and authorisations, and records management.
• Provide legal advice and operates in accordance with legislation, regulations and codes of practice relevant to the National Law.
• Supporting Ahpra and the National Boards to manage legal, policy and procedural issues, particularly in relation to the administration of the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law Act 2009 as enacted in each State and Territory;
• Monitoring corporate governance and legislative compliance obligations and identifying opportunities for improvement.

As the ideal candidate, you will have:

• Degree in law – LLB/JD, admitted as a Solicitor/Australian Legal Practitioner in an Australian State or Territory;
• Current practising certificate issued by an Australian State or Territory authority;
• Proven post-qualification experience, within a corporate/commercial department of a top/mid-tier law firm or in-house (government or private sector);
• Sound commercial knowledge and experience, particularly in relation to commercial contracts (strong preference to applicants who have experience in complex ICT contracts);
• Excellent stakeholder management skills;
• Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships across a large organisation; and
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a team.

You can read more in the role description: Role Description - Legal Advisor - Corporate Legal Services L7 - 2 June 2020.pdf

What we offer: 

• Hybrid working environment, 2 office days/3 at home 
• 17.5% leave loading on annual leave
• Professional development opportunities, including LinkedIn licenses 
• Inclusive and supportive colleagues, enjoy coming to work and collaborating with your team 
• Discounted health insurance with Private Health 
• Attractive salary of $126,367* per annum plus Superannuation (*Salary to increase in July 2024)

To apply: 

• Click ‘Apply for this job’ to submit your application. 
• Your application must include a resume and a cover letter outlining your skills and experience relevant to the requirements in the position description 
• Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process 
• For any queries or a confidential discussion regarding this position, please email ***********@ahpra.gov.au 
• Closing Date: 11.30pm ADET Wednesday 24 April 2024

Offer of employment is subject to successful background (pre-employment screening) and Criminal History checks. 

Ahpra requires all employees to comply with Ahpra policies, including Flexible working policy. 

Ahpra acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and their continued connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and Elders past and present. 

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