Lawyer/Associate - Aged Care Law

Lawyer/Associate - Aged Care Law

An exciting opportunity exists for a Lawyer or Associate to join our Public Law and Regulatory Compliance team, with a focus on Aged Care Law. In this role, you'll work on a diverse range of matters involving regulatory compliance, litigation, administrative law, and statutory interpretation. The position also involves working in RK DocsConnect Pty Ltd.

The role offers a unique opportunity to undertake complex and stimulating work for aged care providers, peak bodies and providers of services to the aged care industry. You'll be part of a dynamic and collaborative team, working on meaningful matters with direct client contact.

We're looking for someone with a strong commercial mindset, sound technical skills, and a genuine interest in the aged care law. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 3 years post admission experience

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Providing legal advice and representation to aged care providers, as well as the peak body and providers of services to the aged care industry.
• Advice concerning regulatory compliance with the Commonwealth Aged Care Law scheme.
• Representation in litigation matters including coronial inquests, VCAT proceedings and court proceedings.
• Drafting regulatory compliance templates.
• Involvement in the mentoring of both junior lawyers and law graduates, fostering their professional development and growth within our team.
• Contributing to business development and marketing activities, including, but not limited to, attending networking events, presentations and writing articles.

Skills/Knowledge

• Experience working in the health, aged care and / or disability law areas would be highly regarded, though not essential.
• Sound legal analysis and drafting skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Clear and effective communication skills, including the ability to explain legal concepts in a practical, client-friendly way.
• Demonstrated initiative and a growing ability to think critically and contribute to problem-solving.

Further Information
Any questions regarding the vacancy can be directed to Kat Pena on For further information or to submit your application for this position please visit the careers page on our website. Please note any offer of employment made by Russell Kennedy Lawyers to the successful candidate will be subject to a police check. We are currently accepting applications from direct applicants only. No agency referrals will be accepted at this stage.

Our Firm and Culture

Russell Kennedy is a commercial law firm with more than 350 people in Melbourne and Sydney. We are committed to providing exceptional legal strategies and solutions to our clients, guided by market-leading expertise across our key sectors of focus.

As part of our team, you'll receive hands-on experience, quality mentoring and access to valuable learning opportunities. We encourage a professional and committed work ethic, while recognising the importance of an enjoyable working environment and balanced lifestyle. We believe we have a culture where individuals of all backgrounds and abilities feel included and confident in bringing their whole selves to work, and where your talents are fostered, empowering you to contribute to the success of the firm.

Russell Kennedy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is certified as a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, as well as being certified as a gold employer in the Australian Workplace Equality Index for employers with 500 or less employees. We respect and celebrate the things that make each of us different. The firm supports and promotes a range of initiatives to create an environment that is characterised by equal access and respected participation of all groups and individuals. There is a particular focus and emphasis on gender equality, inclusion of First Nations peoples, accessibility for people with disability, LGBTIQ+ inclusion, and cultural diversity. Russell Kennedy is recognised by Australian Disability Network as a Disability Confident Recruiter employer.

Russell Kennedy is committed to attracting and retaining the best talent available. We acknowledge the importance of work-life balance, all current and prospective employees have access to flexible work options and workplace adjustments including alternate accessible formats, where required. If you require an adjustment during the recruitment process please contact Kat Pena on

Russell Kennedy Lawyers acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we meet and work. Our offices are situated on the unceded lands of the Wurundjeri and Gadigal peoples. We pay our respects to their Elders, past and present, to their emerging leaders and to the resilience, creativity and vitality of their cultures including their laws and systems of governance.