Senior Legal Counsel

Where compassion meets excellenceThis is a permanent part time (0.6 FTE) position. This is a new role offering flexibility in working days.About our Team:Our team provide in-house legal services to the Board, executive leadership, and clinical and operations teams across the Child & Adolescent Health Service (CAHS). This includes providing legal advice and managing litigation and commercial matters to support CAHS’ overall mission to deliver the highest quality health services to children and young people in Western Australia. Our team comprises General Counsel, and Mediation and Legal Support Services (MLSS), which manages medicolegal functions including medical treatment liability claims, coronial matters and release of information. Position Profile and Role: We are seeking an experienced lawyer with the skills to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Reporting to the CAHS General Counsel, you will provide pragmatic legal advice on complex and sensitive matters across the breadth of our paediatric health service. Your responsibilities will include:Identifying and managing legal risk on behalf of CAHS.Managing, in conjunction with external Counsel where applicable, a wide range of litigation including in respect of applications for medical treatment in the Family Court.Working collaboratively within the team in the management of medical treatment liability claims, coronial matters and release of information.Drafting, reviewing and providing advice in respect of contracts about a wide range of subject areas, including medical research. Supporting the development of policies that comply with legal requirements. Informing and educating staff about legal requirements.Building strong and effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.Coordinating the provision of services to CAHS by external legal providers.This role requires strong conceptual, analytical and communication skills and the ability to exercise professional judgment in the context of competing priorities. A degree in law and evidence of admission to legal practice in Western Australia is a requirement for this position. Relevant legal experience in government or health settings, or in the laws applicable to children, will be highly regarded. Why Join Us?If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare, we invite you to apply for this exciting new role and shape your career in a healthcare environment where your contributions truly matter.About CAHS:The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) is proud to be the leading service provider for paediatric healthcare in Western Australia, as the State’s only dedicated health service for infants, children and young people. CAHS comprises of four service areas: Community Health, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH) and Neonatology.With over 6500 employees, our services are delivered at PCH and King Edward Memorial Hospitals (KEMH), as well as across a network of more than 160 community clinics across the Perth metropolitan area.For further information about the benefits of working for CAHS, please click here and for further information regarding CAHS’ services, please click hereHow to ApplyWe welcome your application via the ‘Apply for Job’ button at the top of this page. Your application should contain the following:A statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages.A current resume which summarises your experience and how you can meet the position requirements.Please provide the name, email and contact details of two referees who can be contacted to provide a reference. Referees should include at least one individual who has been or is your direct line manager / supervisor. (We will contact you to seek your confirmation prior to contacting your listed referees).Role related questions:We encourage you to contact Bronwyn Peters (General Counsel) on email bronwyn.peters@health.wa.gov.au or phone 08 6456 4041 with any specific questions related to this role.Help in submitting your application: If you experience technical difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.CAHS is committed to providing a workplace culture that is driven and shaped by our values of Compassion, Collaboration, Equity, Respect, Excellence and Accountability. During the selection process you may be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position in accordance with the values.In addition, we are committed to growing our Aboriginal workforce as part of WA Health Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.For Assistance including any adjustment needed to accommodate a disability and confidential enquiries – please contact the Strategic Talent Acquisition Recruitment Team (START) service via email: CAHS.TalentAcquisition@health.wa.gov.au