Senior Legal Officer

vor 1 Monat

Council of the City of Sydney, Österreich Southern NSW Local Health District Vollzeit

• Employment type: Full-time, temporary (up to 6 November 2025)
• 35 hour working week, in a hybrid working environment
• Offices conveniently located in Sydney CBD and Gladesville, both close to public transport
• Be a part of an inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve 


About this role

An exciting, ongoing opportunity currently exists for an experienced and hardworking Senior Legal Officer to join the HPCA, based at our Pitt Street office.

Reporting to the Principal Legal Officer, The Senior Legal Officer is responsible for providing high level professional legal services, and advice including the conduct of proceedings in courts and tribunals concerning Councils’ decisions under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (NSW) regarding diverse health professionals.

This is an excellent opportunity for a legal professional to join a dedicated and highly regarded team and be a key contributor in working in partnership of health practitioners to protect the public of NSW.


Legal Officer Grade IV, salary from $134,483 to $137,071 plus Super and annual leave loading

The successful candidate will provide high quality advice to Councils, committees, regulatory panels and HPCA staff on any aspect of the law but particularly administrative and/or commercial law. 

The Senior Legal Officer also is responsible for supporting the development of legal capability across the organisation including knowledge of the law and regulation that governs Council operations; including participation in education and professional development for staff, Council and hearing members, as well as presentations to external stakeholders.


About you 

We are seeking motivated and committed individuals with: 
• Tertiary qualifications in law, admission as a legal practitioner to the Supreme Court of NSW and a practising certificate from the NSW Law Society.
• A minimum of 5 years’ relevant legal practice including sound litigation and legal advice experience preferably in administrative and/or commercial law.
• Proven ability to provide accurate, clear, and comprehensive advice and legal documents in short timeframes and practically apply legal principles in an operational setting.


How to apply

All applicants must review the role description and submit a copy of their resume and a statement in responses two targeted questions below. Your response to the two questions should be contained to one page.

If you do not include responses to the below questions your application will not be considered. 


Target Questions:

1. Please provide an example of a highly complex or unfamiliar problem you were faced with in a previous role that you needed to solve. What made the problem difficult or unique? What steps did you take to resolve it and what was the outcome?
2. In a scenario where you are attending a Council meeting as the in-house legal advisor and are being pressed for advice, what considerations, including ethical considerations, would you keep in mind and why?


Working at Health Professional Councils Authority

The Health Professional Councils Authority (HPCA) is an executive agency of the NSW Ministry of Health. We play an important role in protecting the health and safety of the public by supporting the 15 NSW Health Professional Councils in managing complaints about NSW health practitioners.

The position is based at the across the HPCA Gladesville and Pitt Street offices. Our Gladesville office is located on the beautiful Gladesville Hospital grounds with free parking and accessible to public bus routes. Our Pitt St office is a short walking distance from Central Station with facilities, including a food court, rooftop garden, free yoga and Pilates sessions, end of trip amenities, and bike storage. The HPCA upholds NSW Health CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. 

• Hybrid working arrangements, up to 2 days per week from home 
• Flex leave, in addition to annual leave
• Fuel your professional growth with access to great learning and development opportunities, including LinkedIn Learning
• Employee support services for guidance and assistance, ensuring you thrive both personally and professionally
• Access to the Fitness Passport, encouraging a healthy lifestyle both in and out of the office


Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion 

At the HPCA we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply please visit The Stepping Up Initiative .

To be eligible for employment in these roles you must be an Australian citizen, or a permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.


Additional information

This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months. 
For more information on applying visit the Ministry of Health Career portal .
Please note the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role

Considering the significant risks posed by COVID-19, the Ministry of Health expects all workers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and you will be required to show proof of your COVID-19 vaccination status prior to securing this role. 


Applications Close: 23:59pm on Sunday, 26 May 2024

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