At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide strategic legal advice on diverse contractual and commercial matters.
- Company: Join Townsville Hospital and Health Service, a leader in regional healthcare.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, superannuation contributions, and salary sacrificing options.
- Other info: Enjoy flexible work options and a collaborative workplace culture in beautiful North Queensland.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic healthcare environment while advancing your legal career.
- Qualifications: Degree in Law and eligibility for admission as a solicitor or barrister.
The predicted salary is between 5531 - 5936 $ per month.
An opportunity exists for an experienced Senior Lawyer to join the Legal Services Unit, delivering trusted, independent and strategic legal advice across a diverse range of contractual and commercial matters within Townsville Hospital and Health Service.
About the opportunity
To assist in ensuring the provision of an effective legal service to Townsville Hospital and Health Service making the best use of external and internal legal services, and to fulfil the role of a Departmental / Health Service legal adviser in a complex portfolio. This is a permanent full‑time role.
About your new employer
Townsville Hospital and Health Service offers a dynamic and diverse healthcare environment, supporting high-quality service delivery across a large regional network. As a leading tertiary provider, we foster innovation, multidisciplinary collaboration and continuous professional development. We operate 21 facilities: 19 hospitals and health centres and two residential aged care homes. More than 6,600 staff work across our facilities, which is about one in every 17 working people, making us members of the communities we serve. Employees benefit from strong career development opportunities, including access to training, education and progression pathways, supported by partnerships with leading institutions. Our organisation promotes a collaborative and inclusive workplace culture, combined with the lifestyle advantages of North Queensland - including short commutes, affordable living and access to both urban and coastal communities. Flexible work options and a strong focus on employee wellbeing support a balanced and rewarding career.
The ideal applicant will be someone who has proven ability and can demonstrate the following:
- Demonstrated ability to undertake high level contractual drafting.
- Demonstrated ability to provide high level legal advice on a wide range of commercial matters and the capacity to apply that advice to the health portfolio, particularly in the areas of health, medical research, employment, joint appointments, funding agreements and lease arrangements.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively consult and communicate with clients, including highly developed interpersonal and negotiation skills.
- Actively participate in a working environment supporting quality human resource management practices including employment equity, anti-discrimination, occupational health and safety and ethical behaviour.
Role requirements
Possess a degree in Law and admission or eligibility for immediate admission to practice as a solicitor or barrister in the Supreme Court of Queensland and enrolment or eligibility for enrolment, to practice in the High Court of Australia.
Competitive salary and benefits: We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements. Salary range: $5531.600-$5936.50 p.f. (PO5) 4 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation Locality allowance Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available.
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