Senior Legal Counsel - WA Country Health Service
An exciting and professionally rewarding opportunity to join the WA Country Health Service as Senior Legal Counsel on a Permanent Full Time basis.
The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is the largest country health system in Australia and one of the biggest in the world, providing health services to approximately half a million people, including 45,000 Aboriginal people, over a vast two and a half million square kilometre area.
The organisation comprises seven regions, with a strong network of public hospitals, health services and health centres located across rural and remote Western Australia.
Our core business is the provision of quality, accessible health services to country WA residents and visitors.
Position Profile
Reporting to the WACHS General Counsel, the Senior Legal Counsel role is responsible for providing pragmatic and timely legal advice on complex and sensitive issues across the breadth of WACHS' services.
Responsibilities Advising on a wide range of issues and litigation (in conjunction with external lawyers where applicable).
Drafting, reviewing and advising on contracts across a diverse range of subject areas, including research and innovation.
Assisting with the identification and management of legal risk on behalf of WACHS.
Supporting the development of policies to ensure compliance with legal requirements.
Coordinating the provision of services to WACHS by external lawyers as required.
Building and maintaining strong and effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
What We Are Looking For A motivated and experienced senior lawyer who enjoys working in a fast paced and dynamic environment.
Strong conceptual, analytical and communication skills.
Experience in building strong and effective partnerships with clients and stakeholders.
Excellent attention to detail whilst managing competing priorities and deadlines.
A degree in law and evidence of admission to practice is a requirement for this position.
Relevant legal experience in a health setting will be highly regarded.
Employee Benefits 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice.
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Access to generous salary packaging arrangements
Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
Flexible working arrangements Flexible leave arrangements
Other professional and location based allowances Eligibility to Apply
To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments).
Other Conditions
WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility.
WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process.
Depending on the role, a working with children check and a pre-employment health assessment may also be required.
Referees may be asked to comment on your integrity and past ethical behaviour.
An unsatisfactory pre-employment health assessment (PEHA) may result in the offer of employment being withdrawn.
Selection Criteria
Please see the attached Job Description Form (available online at
Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce where every employee feels valued and empowered.
We encourage applications from people living with a disability, Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women and youth (24 years of age and under).
Application Instructions
Applicants are requested to apply online (
Your Application Should Include A statement of no more than 2-3 pages addressing the Essential Work Related Requirements outlined in the attached JDF.
A comprehensive CV that clearly shows your experience relevant to this role.
The names and contact details of two (2) professional referees.
It is preferable for one of your referees to have been a recent supervisor.
Lodgement is system generated.
Any submissions on, or after, 4:00 pm will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
Seniority Level
Mid-Senior level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Legal
Industries
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