Senior Legal Officer Grade V (Legislation)

Legal Officer Grade V (Legislation)

• Employment type: Full time, Ongoing
• 35 hour working week, in a hybrid working environment 
• Join an organisation that is passionate about supporting our people to contribute to a world-class health system in NSW
• Participate in purposeful work

About this role 

In the role of Senior Legal Officer (Legislation) you will working on the legislative program at the Ministry for Health. You will work on a diverse range of legislation, that support the NSW Health system, from development of proposals through to supporting Health Ministers with the Parliamentary process. This important and rewarding work will allow to manage your own legislative projects, and undertake other legal work to support NSW Health.

Senior Legal Officer (Grade V), salary from$144,140 - $146,966 plus Super and annual leave loading

For more information, read the full Role Description.

What you'll be doing

• Work with various Branches in the Ministry of Health on legislative projects to develop outcomes that support their policy goals
• Develop Cabinet Minutes recommending the Government’s position on proposed health legislation
• Instruct the Parliamentary Counsel’s Office on draft legislation and regulations
• Prepare materials to assist Minister in Cabinet and Parliament of draft health legislative proposals
• Preparing legal advices and working on other complex and sensitive legal policy projects.

About you

We are seeking motivated and committed individuals with:

• Legal qualifications, and holds a current practising certificate
• Knowledge and experience of the Cabinet and Parliamentary processes
• The ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to manage own workload, and work in a small dynamic team environment

How to apply

All applicants must review the role description and apply by submitting an up-to-date resume (up to 5 pages) and cover letter (1-2 pages) AND attach a response to the two targeted questions below.

Target Questions (1-2 pages each)

1. Describe a time when you worked on a legislative or regulatory proposal that did not have broad base support. How did you achieve an optimal outcome?
2. Provide an example of when you have had to manage multiple projects that had similar deadlines, and what tools and strategies did you use to ensure the deadlines were met?

Closing Date: 11:59pm, Sunday 7 April, 2024

Working at The Ministry of Health 

The position is located in St Leonards, in a modern, purpose-built building within an activity-based working environment. Close to public transport, cafés and local amenities.