Senior Legal Counsel

Vor 4 Tagen


Perth, Österreich Department of Health (WA Health) Vollzeit

Unit/Division: Child and Adolescent Health Service > Legal Services

This is a Fixed Term position for 12 months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.
There is currently 1 vacancy available for immediate filling.

About our Team:

Our team provides in-house legal services to the Board, Executive leadership, and clinical and operational 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.

Position Profile: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 health service.

Your responsibilities will include:

Identifying and managing legal risk on behalf of CAHS.

Managing, in conjunction with external legal providers where applicable, a wide range of litigation including medical treatment liability and coronial matters.

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.

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 a health setting, in the laws applicable to children or in medical treatment liability or coronial litigation 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.

How to apply

We welcome your application via the 'Apply for Job' button at the bottom of this page.
Your application should contain the following:

A current resume

that highlights your employment history and suitability for the position in the context of all 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:

If you would like further information regarding the position please contact

Bronwyn Peters , General Counsel, on email ****** or phone 08 64564041.

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.

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: ******.

Before you apply for this position, please read the attached job application information sheet which contains important information.

Lodgement is system generated.
Any submissions on, or after, 4:00 pm on the closing date will not be accepted.

LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS CAN NOT BE CONSIDERED.

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