6 month full time opportunity to provide expert legal advice that is strategic, innovative and practical to assist Metro North Health in performing statutory functions and a broad range of procurement and commercial activities including equipment procurement, property matters, infrastructure projects, clinical services, information technology procurement and the hiring of contractors.Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Justice & Legal
Classification PO6
Workplace Location Brisbane - North
Job ad reference QLD/MN575371
Closing date 14-Jul-2024
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Salary Other
Job duration 6 months with the possibility of extension
Contact person Leonnie Anderson
Contact details 0436 677 090
Access theAbout the roleTemporary full time opportunity to provide expert legal advice that is strategic, innovative and practical to assist Metro North Health in performing statutory functions and a broad range of procurement and commercial activities including equipment procurement, property matters, infrastructure projects, clinical services, information technology procurement and the hiring of contractors.About youOur ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:
- Research, analyse and provide expert legal advice to Metro North Chief Executive, Metro North Board, senior management, infrastructure project management team, Metro North Procurement Services, Commercial Activities on a wide range of procurement matters pertaining to equipment procurement, leases and licensing, infrastructure projects, clinical services, information technology procurement, the hiring of contractors, medical research, intellectual property and delegation.
- Provide expert legal advice on indemnity and liability and application of insurance knowledge as they relate to Metro North legal arrangements with external parties.
- Application of excellent contract analysis in the preparation, review and negotiation of legal agreements (including bespoke agreements) between Metro North Health and external parties around the matters of procurement, leasing/licensing/property and commercial matters.
- Application of governing legislation such as the Hospital and Health Boards Act 2011, Financial Accountability Act 2009, Public Service Act 2008, Public Sector Ethics Act 1994, Public Health Act 2005, Human Rights Act 2019, Therapeutic Goods regime and government policies, procedures and directives.
- Monitor trends in the Queensland public health sector procurement and contracting to ensure relevant changes are incorporated into health service templates, policies and procedures.
- Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
- Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
- Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
- Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging