Senior Legal Counsel

3 weeks ago

Melbourne, Australia Northern Health Authority Full time

Reference Number: 45892:  Senior Legal Counsel  
Employment Type: On Going Full Time (FT)  
Location: Northern Health (All Campuses)  
 

About Northern Health:

 

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none. 

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD, Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be

 

An exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiastic Senior Legal Counsel to join the team at Northern Health. This would suit an established Senior Legal Counsel or a Legal Counsel seeking to step up.

 

The Senior Legal Counsel reports to the Chief Legal Officer and provides sound and timely legal advice to Northern Health operational areas and senior management as required, to support the delivery of Northern Health’s strategic plan and vision.  

 

An exciting opportunity exists for a Senior Legal Counsel to join the team at Northern Health. The Senior Legal Counsel reports to the Chief Legal Officer and provides sound and timely legal advice across the health service to support the delivery of Northern Health’s strategic plan and vision. If you are interested in furthering your career in a rewarding environment, we would love to hear from you. This role would be particularly well-suited to an experienced Legal Counsel looking for their first Senior role. Public health experience is an advantage, but not essential.

 

To be successful in this role you will have:  

  • An unrestricted practising certificate;
  • Experience in the health sector or in litigation; and
  • A desire to be part of a highly regarded in-house team.

 

Northern Health is a supportive workplace with staff benefits including on site parking, salary packaging, EAP and more. 

 

Next Steps . . .

If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts.

 

For further details, please contact:  Carolyn Baker, Chief Legal Officer  at u. Alternatively please refer to the  

 

Applications close 16 September 2024

Why work at the Northern Health?


We offer a range of benefits to support and reward staff both personally and professionally, which includes:

  • Health and Wellbeing programs, including our ‘Thrive’ program
  • Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
  • An inclusive and culturally safe space
  • State of the art facilities and campus partnerships
  • A commitment to ongoing professional development through our ‘Learning Labs’
  • Access to salary packaging, EAP and our online library

 

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Work with us Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.

 

All employees of Northern Health must comply with the health service’s Staff Health / Workforce Immunisation procedure (as amended from time to time) together with any relevant State Government and Departmental directives. This requires all employees to be vaccinated for various diseases such as, but not limited to influenza and Covid-19.

 

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