Legal Counsel (Office Of The General Counsel)

The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Legal Counsel (Office of the General Counsel) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.

You will

• Provide high quality and timely legal advice and support to the executive, administrative, research, and clinical areas
• Draft, review, negotiate and advise on commercial agreements
• Enable informed decision making on law issues by drafting submissions, executive briefs, ministerial briefs, letters to Ministers and circular resolutions, where appropriate
• Provide assistance in relation to legal claims made against, or on behalf of Gold Coast Hospital Service

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• Tertiary qualifications in Law and eligibility for admission as a solicitor or barrister in Queensland or High Court of Australia or agreed equivalent are mandatory for this position
• A Practicing Certificate, or eligibility to hold a Practicing Certificate, from the Queensland Law Society
• Minimum of 2 years post admission legal practice experience or agreed equivalent
• Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
• Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)

Benefits

• Flexible work options
• Career Development
• Salary Packaging
• Modern Facilities
• Diverse Work Culture
• Research Opportunities
• 12.75% super
• 17.5% leave loading

Salary

• Permanent full time
• Base salary ranging from $117 026 - $126 212 per annum

About Us

The Office of the General Counsel acts on behalf of Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service and provides legal advice and services to management and staff across a broad range of legal issues in a coordinated and cost-effective manner.

About Gold Coast Health

• Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
• Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
• More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
• Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
• Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
• A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
• Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong

How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your application by Friday, 3 May 2024

Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.

Job Ad reference: GC559081

Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.