Practice Stream Leader

**Role Title: Principal Legal Officer Grade VI**
- Join an organisation that is passionate about supporting our people to contribute to a world-class health system in NSW
- Join our **_Legal and Regulatory Team_** at Ministry of Health for an exciting**_ temporary employment_** (up to 11 months) opportunity and be part of the team providing legal advice to the Ministry of Health and the largest public health system in Australia.

**About us**
- Our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment are more than just words - they're the guiding principles that shape every aspect of our work.
- Explore boundless potential in a dynamic environment.
- Embrace a healthy work-life balance with our flexible/hybrid working hours.
- To learn more about the Ministry and what benefits we offer, access our Employee Benefits Handbook.

**About this role**
- The role provide legal services across a diverse range of legal issues and engage with stakeholders within the Ministry of Health and across the NSW Health public health system.
- The Legal Unit is a small, specialist legal team who work as corporate counsel to the Ministry, as well as advising health service providers and hospitals across the broader NSW public health system. The unit’s structure comprises of 3 teams reporting through to the General Counsel for NSW Health.
- $161,04-$164,246 plus super and annual leave loading with a 35-hour work week.
- Ministry of Health, 1 Reserve Road St Leonards
- For more information, please read the full Role Description.

**What you'll be doing**

You will be working in a purposeful, fast-paced environment dealing with a diverse range of legal issues. The legal services provided by the Unit includes general legal advice, drafting and advising on contracts and commercial issues, management of significant litigation, legislation within the Health portfolio, and advising on specialist health law and emerging medico-legal issues.

**About you**

We are seeking a motivated and committed individual with:

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- The ability to work in a small dynamic team environment
- Demonstrated capacity to proactively manage emerging issues, provide strategic legal advice on solutions and support to junior legal officers in the team
- Capability to manage a diverse range of work and expertly manage time and priorities
- Significant experience in one or more of the following areas: contracts and commercial law, medico-legal or general litigation, health law

**How to apply**

At the Ministry of Health, we want you to make the most of the opportunities you’ll get to grow your skills and your career, surrounded by authentic, smart people and leaders.

Please review the role description and submit your up-to-date resume (up to 5 pages) and cover letter (1-2 pages) AND **attach a response to the targeted question below (one page only)**
- Provide an example of a situation when you led a project which required negotiating with others in your organisation to solve a problem. How did you add “weight” to your solution? Who did you consult to inform your approach?

Use the link below to access our Capability Application tool, designed to help you excel in the recruitment process. Practice your responses with the example questions provided to effectively highlight your achievements and the strategies you used to accomplish them.

**Closing Date: 11:59pm, Tuesday 25 February 2025**

**Our commitment to diversity and inclusion**

At the Ministry of Health, 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.

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.
- This is a temporary role and there may be opportunities for ongoing employment at grade.
- Please note the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.

**Closing Date: 11:59pm, Tuesday 25 February 2025