Assistant Commissioner, Corporate, Legal And

**About the role**:
The Assistant Commissioner, Corporate, Legal and Regulation reports directly to the Health Complaints Commissioner (HCC). The role provides expert legal advice and leads the HCC's policy and regulatory functions as a key member of the executive team. Core responsibilities include strategic expert legal advice to the Commissioner and supporting innovation in delivery of the Commissioner's regulatory, compliance and enforcement functions. You will have oversight of, and responsibility for managing litigation involving or initiated by the HCC as well as co-ordinating the Commissioner's response to policy developments across diverse stakeholders. As a member of the executive, you will contribute to the development and delivery of the HCC Strategic Plan. You will demonstrate excellence in leadership and management and use collaboration to foster an innovative and collaborative culture dedicated to safeguarding and delivering excellence in services to our users.

**About us**:
The Health Complaints Commissioner is an independent office established under he Healh Complaints Act 2016 to provide health consumers and service providers in Victoria with an independant complaints resolution mechanism.

The Commissioner also administers the Health Records Act 2001 (HRA) which establishes privacy standards for the handling of health information and gives individuals a legally enforceable right of access to their own health informtion.

This Act gives the Health Complaints Commissioner substantial statutory responsibilities and discretionary powers.

**How you'll make a difference**:
**Are you**:

- Experienced at providing expert legal advice at executive level?
- A leader with extensive experience in providing legal advice, interpretation of legislation and development of legislative initiatives to deliver ambitious results in a complex, public sector, complaints, or regulatory environments?
- Able to scope, assess and mitigate complex legal risks, develop strategic, pragmatic and responsive solutions and convey complex ideas clearly?
- Excellent communicator able to maintain positive relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels?
- Committed to supporting safe and ethical healthcare in Victoria?

**Suitable applicants will be able to demonstrate**:

- Must hold a current practising certificate under the Legal Profession Act 2004 (Vic).
- Executive leadership experience is required.
- An in-depth understanding of administrative law and statutory interpretation
- Demonstrated experience and sound understanding of legal and policy development in a relevant or associated public policy, public sector management, statutory enforcement and/or regulatory compliance field is highly desirable.

To learn more please click 'Apply' to view the Position Description on the Careers.vic website.

**What we offer**:

- The opportunity to perform meaningful work, making direct contributions toward enabling Victorians to be the healthiest people in the world.
- A wide range of growth and development opportunities within the department and wider Victorian Public Service & Sector.
- A strong commitment to work-life balance, including a diverse array of flexible working arrangements.

**How to apply**:
Applications should include a resume and a cover letter. Click the 'Apply' button to view further information about the role including key contact details and the advertisement closing date.

Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and other pre-employment checks including proof of 3 vaccinations (including booster) against COVID-19. Information provided will be treated in the strictest confidence in line with our Privacy Policy.