Legal Advisor

2 weeks ago

Sydney, Australia Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) Full time

**Job no**: V13403
**Work type**: Ongoing Full Time
**Location**: Sydney
**Categories**: Legal

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) works in partnership with 15 National Boards to implement the national regulatory scheme for health professionals. The purpose of health practitioner regulation is to protect the public by ensuring that only health practitioners who have the skills, qualifications and knowledge to provide safe care are registered.

Reporting to the Senior Legal Advisor - Criminal Offence Unit, the Legal Advisor provides legal advice and manages a caseload in relation to the investigation and prosecution of criminal offences under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law. The role will support the legal services division by working collaboratively across all areas of health practitioner regulation and providing legal advice and support to AHPRA and the National Boards and Committees.

**This role is full time ongoing, based in our Sydney office.**

**In this role you will**:

- Provide high quality written and oral legal advice relating to the investigation and potential prosecution of criminal offences, operating in accordance with legislation, regulations and codes of practice relevant to the National Law.
- Provide legal advice and support to Inspectors, working collaboratively with and supporting other Ahpra colleagues.
- Work in collaboration with external solicitors on the prosecution of criminal offences under the National Law, within NSW, and across other jurisdictions, attending court from time to time.
- Where appropriate, conduct investigations of low and moderate risk complaints about alleged offences and exercise statutory powers as an Inspector.
- Admission as a legal practitioner to any state or territory and hold an unrestricted practising certificate.
- Demonstrated ability to prepare complex correspondence and present legal information to a variety of audiences.
- Excellent legal, analytical, conceptual and investigative skills particularly in relation to analysing evidence and reporting on complex issues.
- Excellent understanding of criminal law and governance, including a thorough knowledge of criminal procedure rules and the law of evidence, particularly as required in a statutory or regulatory environment.

**What we offer**:

- Great work/life balance - hybrid working arrangements of 2 office days, 3 WFH days offers the best of both worlds.
- Interesting and challenging work with a strong public safety purpose
- A supportive and flexible working culture that supports you in achieving a balance between work and personal commitments
- Discounts on Medibank Private Health Insurance and selected gym memberships
- Central office locations and with modern, open plan work spaces
- Attractive salary of $126,367 per annum plus Superannuation and leave loading.

**To apply**:

- Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process
- Closing Date: 11.30pm on Sunday 3rd September 2023

Ahpra requires all employees to comply with Ahpra policies, including the COVID-19 Vaccination policy and Flexible working policy

With respect, no agencies please.

**Advertised**: 21 Aug 2023 AUS Eastern Standard Time
**Applications close**: 03 Sep 2023 AUS Eastern Standard Time

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