Join to apply for the Junior Legal Counsel role at Alfred Health1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Junior Legal Counsel role at Alfred HealthAlfred HealthAlfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.Fixed term position until June 2026Full time position at 76 hours per FNClassification - HS3 (Depend on experience)Alfred HealthAlfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.Fixed term position until June 2026Full time position at 76 hours per FNClassification - HS3 (Depend on experience)Great staff benefitsThe DepartmentAlfred Health’s Legal Office comprises six staff – General Counsel, Deputy General Counsel, two Senior Legal Counsel, a Legal Counsel, and an Executive Assistant. The Legal Office provides advice and assistance to the organisation and its staff on a range of corporate, commercial and medico-legal issues.Position SummaryAlfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Services and Peninsula Health are preparing to merge into a single health service. Reporting to the General Counsel, the position will assist in the delivery of sophisticated and pragmatic legal services to all five health services to progress the merger, primarily involving:contract analysis and negotiationinvestigations into matters affecting regulatory compliance, as part of an overall ‘due diligence’ enquiry for the new entity’s Boardengagement with courts to transfer existing litigation to the new entityreviewing and, where necessary, updating corporate governance documentation to reflect the new entity andpolicy work and alignment of contracts in preparation for the amalgamationEssentialQualifications and Experience requiredDegree in LawCurrently admitted as an Australian Legal PractitionerDemonstrated experience in delivery of pragmatic legal adviceDesirableKnowledge of the health sector and its legal challenges would be considered favourably.Experience in project management and organisational change.Staff BenefitsGenerous salary packaging and novated leasing are available through MaxxiaOnsite child care services, payroll deductible expenseOnsite staff gym, a payroll deductible expenseModern onsite library faculties, exclusive to Alfred Health staffAccess to health and wellbeing incentivesDiscounted health insuranceFor enquiries regarding this role, please contact David Ruschena, Director General Counsel, on 9076 3750Applications close at 11pm Sunday, 22nd of June 2025Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.Website: www.alfredhealth.org.auSeniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionLegalIndustriesHospitals and Health CareReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Alfred Health by 2xSign in to set job alerts for “Legal Counsel” roles.Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoMulgrave, Victoria, Australia 3 weeks agoPort Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 3 hours agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoLegal Counsel, Commercial Legal, Australia & New ZealandMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 days agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 3 days agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoDivision Lawyer - Common Law Division (0.5FTE)Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 3 days agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoIn-House Counsel - Contracts and CommercialMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoNotting Hill, Victoria, Australia 3 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia A$185,000.00-A$195,000.00 3 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 month agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 10 hours agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoRingwood, Victoria, Australia 4 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoLegal Counsel & Senior Legal Counsel, Chief Counsel & IntegrityMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 days agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoHawthorn East, Victoria, Australia 2 days agoFootscray, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 3 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia A$250,000.00-A$280,000.00 2 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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