Medico Legal Officer

Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across 3 campuses in the northeast of Melbourne and state-wide. Austin Health is world-renowned for its research and specialist work in cancer, liver transplantation, spinal cord injuries, neurology, endocrinology, mental health and rehabilitation.

An exciting opportunity currently exists for an enthusiastic and highly experienced **Medicolegal Officer** to join our **Legal Department.**

The Medicolegal Officer (part-time 3 days per week) reports to the Associate Director Medicolegal and is responsible for co-ordinating and managing Austin Health’s medicolegal processes (including insurer notifications, third party requests for information, medicolegal litigation, Coroner’s Court and Victoria Police matters) to ensure Austin Heath meets its legal and insurance obligations.

The role requires advanced administration, communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to meet deadlines, attention to detail and a can-do attitude. Prior experience in a legal and/or medical setting is desirable (but not essential) and applicants must hold all vaccinations required to work in a public health service, including without limitation COVID-19 vaccination.

Work with us Your reward is to work in a collaborative environment which will provide you with opportunities for ongoing training and development. Your benefits will include salary packaging, and employee assistance program.

Austin Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.