Legal Counsel

About the Role

Closing Date: 5th September, 2025

• Join the largest regional health service between Sydney and Melbourne
• Comprehensive learning and growth opportunities
• Situated at the foot of the Aussie Alps and on the banks of the mighty Murray River

The successful Legal Counsel will be a valued member of the General Counsel (Office of the CEO) team. You will be key in supporting the organisation with provision of legal advice and practical support across a wide range of legal areas such as:

• Health, commercial, contract and property law
• Privacy and release of information
• Medico-legal issues
• Litigation claims and complaints advice and management

We are actively seeking candidates who are interested or have experience in healthcare law or commercial law and who have excellent verbal and written skills to communicate legal issues and recommended actions in plain English.

Qualifications and experience required:

• Bachelor or Law or equivalent tertiary qualification from a recognised university.
• Admitted to practice law as an Australian lawyer, with a current practicing certificate permitting the holder to practice as a legal practitioner in Victoria or NSW

Employment Type: This is a full-time OR part-time opportunity available (to be discussed/determined).

For further details, please refer to the Position Description or alternatively contact Zoe Schwarz, General Counsel at for a confidential discussion.

About Albury Wodonga Health (AWH)

AWH serves as the largest regional healthcare provider between Sydney and Melbourne, situated in the border cities of Albury and Wodonga. With a dedicated team of over 3,000 professionals, we proudly service a population of up to 300,000 across North-East Victoria and Southern NSW. Our extensive network encompasses two primary hospital campuses and an additional 22 sites, delivering a diverse range of emergency, surgical, women's and children's, community, mental health, allied health, and sub-acute services. Our growth continues with the opening of a state-of-the-art Emergency Department in 2024, and excitingly, the construction of a new hospital at our Albury site by 2028. This expansion will greatly elevate our ability to service the needs of our community, and we need a great team of people like you to accomplish this.

What awaits you at AWH?

We are committed to our Employee Value Proposition and will deliver on our key pillars of Growth, Balance, Contribution and Lifestyle. We provide comprehensive induction and training to set you up for success, offer exceptional Rewards and Benefits and continuously nurture your professional growth by providing opportunities for development.

Are you ready to become part of our team?

To uncover compelling reasons to embark on this career journey with us and become part of our fantastic team, please refer to our Candidate Information Pack.

Salary and terms will be in accordance with the relevant state EBA or Award.

AWH prioritises Equal Employment Opportunity, Ethical Practice, and embraces Cultural Diversity and Social Inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Please note that appointments are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks including Criminal Record check and working with Children checks.

Important Notice: All healthcare workers must maintain all vaccinations required by relevant healthcare regulations, guidelines, or their specific role within the organisation. In addition to mandatory vaccinations, AWH strongly encourage all employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccination and the seasonal influenza (flu) vaccination, as recommended by public health authorities and as a preventative measure to help ensure the safety and well-being of patients, colleagues, and the broader community.

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