Legal Services Officer And Paralegal

Salary Packaging Available - More Money in Your Take-Home Pay
Part Time 3 Days p/w- Until April 2027 Classification- Grade 3 (HS3)* Who We Are and What We Stand For Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of over 300,000 people.
Our Mission is to strive for healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care.
To realise this mission we need people who seek a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation, look for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others.
In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative.
We are One Peninsula Health.
On 1 January 2026 five health services (Kooweerup Regional Health Service, Peninsula Health, Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health and Gippsland Southern Health Service) will come together to create Bayside Health.
A newly merged health service with more than 22,000 employees caring for a community of over 1.2 million Victorians.
The new health service will provide people with the best possible care with services that support them throughout their lives.
The merger will also strengthen our workforce, providing new training, education and career opportunities.
Subject to final approval on 1 January 2026, all employees from the five health services will transfer to Bayside Health.
What You Will Be Doing Join our Legal Services Team asa a Legal Services Officer & Paralegal, supporting a wide range of legal mattesr across commercial, corporate, coronial, employment, medico lega and more.
This role is perfect for an experienced administrator with strong communication skills, a keen eye for detail and a commintment to confidentiality.
If this role sounds lkike the right fit for you, we would love to hear from you.
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What You Need We anticipate you will have: Administrative and secretarial experience at a senior level.
Demonstrated ability to maintain privacy and confidentiality and act ethically at all times.
Proven track record of stakeholder engagement Experience in a legal environment (desirable) What we can offer you Generous Leave: Enjoy 5 weeks of annual leave each year Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing: We offer a generous salary packaging and novated leasing opportunities, which provides tax savings to boost your take-home pay.
Annual Leave Loading: Receive 17.5% leave loading* on top of your ordinary weekly hours when taking annual leave.
Meaningful Impact: Your work will have a direct impact on our ability to provide exceptional care to the community Wellness Benefits: We have a range of employee discount programs offering savings on a range of products and services to support your well being What Next If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact the Talent Acquisition Team on ********* (Option 1) For role-specific information, contact Miranda Marks, Director Legal Services, General Counsel on ********* The role ceases advertising on 15 September 2025.Please note that applications will be considered upon receipt.
This job posting may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Additional Requirements Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity.
We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with disabilities.
To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit: ********************************************************************************************* refer to Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement ********* salary circular for salary range.
Sub-grading will be based on years of experience.
It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.
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