Reference Number: 2525Job Title: Legal CounselEmployment Type: Permanent Part TimeHours per Fortnight: 48Classification: Grade 6 (HS6)Location: Graham Street, SheppartonClosing date: 13/04/2026For a confidential conversation please contact: Virginia.Campbell@gvhealth.org.auAbout the Role: The Legal team provides legal advice to GV Health's executive and staff on a broad range of matters affecting the health service. Legal issues at GV Health cover health law, privacy, Freedom of Information, reporting obligations, consent to treatment, family law and children's law issues relevant to GV Health functions, contract preparation and interpretation, corporate governance, commercial and regulatory issues, intellectual property, purchase and lease of real property, insurance, statutory interpretation, probity and procurement.The Legal Counsel provides high quality, practical, timely and considered legal advice, supporting the General Counsel in the provision of the full range of legal services to all areas of GV Health including its Board of Directors, Chief Executive, Executive Management Team, Foundation, and employees. The Legal Counsel is an integral part of the GV Health legal team, reporting to the General Counsel.This is a true legal generalist's in‐house role and the successful candidate will have the satisfaction of supporting the delivery of essential healthcare services in the Goulburn Valley.The successful candidate will have:Admission to practice in the Supreme Court of Victoria.Possess or be eligible to obtain a practising certificate from the Victorian Legal Services Board.At least 4 years' post‐admission experience in legal practice either in a well‐regarded private legal practice, or in government or a substantial corporation.Conflict resolution or litigation and/or regulatory experience.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.GV Health offers:Flexible working arrangements5 weeks' annual leaveFree Community Connector Program to personally welcome and connect you to our wonderful communityGenerous salary packaging, subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure membershipsFlexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balancePaid parental leaveProfessional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goalsA confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your loved onesSocial club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discountsOur CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi‐monthly and annual reward and recognition programThis is a part‐time position however hours and rate are negotiable for the preferred candidate.GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. GV Health has zero tolerance of abuse, bullying and harassment and discrimination in all forms, and is committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children.Pre‐employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to: Working with Children's Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, Visas and valid working rights in Australia, immunisations as mandated by Department of Health. Further details of pre‐employment requirements are provided in the Position Description and to successful candidates, or upon request.#J-18808-Ljbffr