About the Role
Closing Date: 19th September, 2025. Join the largest regional health service between Sydney and Melbourne. Comprehensive learning and growth opportunities.
* Located at the foot of the Aussie Alps and on the banks of the mighty Murray River.
The successful Legal Counsel will be a valued member of the General Counsel (Office of the CEO) team. You will be key in supporting the organisation with provision of legal advice and practical support across a wide range of legal areas such as:
* Health, commercial, contract and property law.
* Privacy and release of information.
* Medico-legal issues.
* Litigation claims and complaints advice and management.
We are actively seeking candidates who are interested or have experience in healthcare law or commercial law and who have excellent verbal and written skills to communicate legal issues and recommended actions in plain English.
Qualifications and Experience Required
* Bachelor of Law or equivalent tertiary qualification from a recognised university.
* Admitted to practice law as an Australian lawyer, with a current practicing certificate permitting the holder to practice as a legal practitioner in Victoria or NSW.
This is a full-time or part-time opportunity available (to be discussed/determined).
For further details, please refer to the Position Description or alternatively contact Zoe Schwarz, General Counsel.
About Albury Wodonga Health (AWH)
Albury Wodonga Health serves as the largest regional healthcare provider between Sydney and Melbourne, situated in the border cities of Albury and Wodonga. With a dedicated team of over 3000 professionals, we proudly service a population of up to 300000 across North-East Victoria and Southern NSW.
Our extensive network encompasses two primary hospital campuses and an additional 22 sites, delivering a diverse range of emergency, surgical, women's and children's, community, mental health, allied health, and sub-acute services.
What awaits you at AWH?
We are committed to our Employee Value Proposition and will deliver on our key pillars of Growth, Balance, Contribution and Lifestyle.
We provide comprehensive induction and training to set you up for success, offer exceptional Rewards and Benefits and continuously nurture your professional growth by providing opportunities for development.