Legal Officer in St Leonards

Join the Legal Unit at Ministry of Health for an exciting ongoing opportunity and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.

Our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment are more than just words – they are the guiding principles that shape every aspect of our work. We are committed to your growth and development, providing the resources and opportunities you need to excel in your career. Explore boundless potential in a dynamic environment. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace for all.

With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we are enhancing health and wellness while developing your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia. The Legal Officer IV provides legal/policy advice in respect of all aspects of the State Health portfolio including, as required, prepare and advise upon contracts and agreements; conduct of legislative projects and prepare subordinate legislation; and instruct in/conduct of litigation involving the Health portfolio.

You will be working in a fast-paced environment dealing with a diverse range of legal issues. In this role you will assist in the management of legal claims that are significant legal matters which include coronial and civil proceedings, provide professional legal advice on a range of matters including contractual, legislative, employment and medico-legal matters. You will manage a high and diverse workload, deal with a large volume of ad hoc, urgent requests for advice and conduct multiple matters simultaneously.

We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with:

• Legal qualifications, admission as a legal practitioner to the Supreme Court of NSW and a current practising certificate from the NSW Law Society.
• The ability to exercise professional judgement, provide legal advice while working in a small dynamic team environment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and prioritisation skills.
• The ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
• A growth mindset, and commitment to continuous learning and personal development.

As an organisation we are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us. For more information about adjustments for individual needs, please visit the relevant resources.

At the Ministry of Health, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

To be eligible for employment in these roles you must be an Australian citizen, or a permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.

This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months. Please note that the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.

Applications Close: Sunday 25 October 2026 (11:59pm)