Medico-Legal Officer

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time (20 hours per week)Position Classification: Administrative Officer Level 4Remuneration: $37.91 - $38.78 per hour + annual leave loading + SuperannuationLocation: Concord Centre for Mental HealthRequisition ID: REQ In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life‑long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia About the Role Concord Centre for Mental Health is committed to improving mental health for people and our communities by providing quality mental health services in partnership with consumers, families and service providers by providing quality healthcare, delivery of safe appropriate care, ensuring access to services, supporting our workforce, and working closely with the local community to manage the changing demand for services. The Medico‑Legal Officer is responsible for supporting and where necessary relieving the Medico‑Legal Co‑ordinators in organising and co‑ordinating the Mental Health Review Tribunal and Mental Health Inquiry Tribunal Hearings at both the Concord Centre for Mental Health & Professor Marie Bashir Centre (RPA). The Medico‑Legal Officer is also required to provide administrative and reception support when necessary. Ideal Candidate Knowledge of the Mental Health Review Tribunal and Magistrate Inquiry Hearings. High level of communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated written skills including proficiency in minute taking of meetings including the preparation of agendas, minutes, and action lists. Current NSW Drivers Licence (P1 and P2 acceptable). Benefits and Perks Accrued Day Off each month, paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading. Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus. Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education. Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families. Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals. For more information about other benefits, visit SLHD Benefit. 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. Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015). SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit To further connect with us, check us out on LinkedIn. Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards. For more information about SLHD please visit ’Working With Us’. For enquiries, please contact Briannon Moloney on . Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day, apply now Applications Close: 15 December 2025. Applicant Support and Information Visit ’Applicant Information’. #J-18808-Ljbffr