Chief Legal Counsel, Northern NSW Local Health District

1. A degree in law from an Australian tertiary institution or a comparable overseas qualification, plus a current Australian jurisdiction practising certificate (or evidenced entitlement to hold such a practising certificate)
2. Extensive relevant legal experience in a leadership role in large complex organisation, including provision of supervision for all legal staff. Demonstrated ability to effectively lead and develop a diverse range of legal and non-legal staff to deliver high quality outcomes
3. Demonstrated high level knowledge and understanding of legal practice within a public health sector context and the challenges associated with the provision of in-house legal services
4. Proven high level leadership and change management skills, and demonstrated ability to manage people and situations flexibly, responsively and with discernment
5. Excellent negotiation and influencing skills, including the ability to interact constructively and collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders, throughout all organisational levels
6. Demonstrated extensive experience in advising senior and executive management on complex legal issues, including advanced oral and written communication skills
7. Valid unrestricted drivers' licence for use in NSW/Australia and willingness to travel in the course of employment, including overnight stays as required

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For role related queries or questions contact Timothy Lawson on Timothy.Lawson@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: 7 May 2025

NNNSWLHD embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community.

NNSWLHD is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. All applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably.

For help with your application to this role visit Stepping Up, our online recruitment resource for Aboriginal people.

To apply for this position, you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia. For more information, please see www.homeaffairs.gov.au.

You may be subject to a probationary period of six months from the date of appointment to this position.

This recruitment may be used to fill future positions for permanent, temporary and casual positions.

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