Senior Industrial Relations & Legal Officer (Health Manager Lvl 4) - Perm FT
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week
Location: Liverpool Hospital, Eastern Campus (SWSLHD District wide service)
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 4
Remuneration: $141,974.00 - $169,151.00 per annum
Requisition ID: REQ580086
Application Close Date: 22/06/2025
Interview Date Range: 25/06/2025 - 02/07/2025
Contact Details: Shannon Armin | Shannon.Armin@health.nsw.gov.au
About The Opportunity
South Western Sydney Local Health District is looking for an experienced employment lawyer to join its District Human Resources, Industrial Relations & Legal Team. The ideal candidate will have at least 6 years of Post Graduate experience and an unrestricted practicing certificate (or be eligible to obtain one).
The Senior Industrial Relations & Legal Officer is responsible for providing industrial relations & legal expertise, strategic advice and operational support on a wide range of employment and industrial issues including negotiations with industrial associations and representing SWSLHD at various tribunals and courts.
What we can offer you:
- An accrued day off (ADO) each month
- Flexible Working Arrangements
- Annual leave loading
- An extra public holiday
- Career support and development
- Fitness Passport
- Access to the SWSLHD Staff Wellbeing & Support Service
- A friendly team and positive work environment
- Varied, interesting and challenging work
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
- Novated Leasing
Life at South Western Sydney Local Health District is rewarding, progressive and diverse and is always focused on achieving our Vision of Leading Care, Healthier Communities.
What You'll Be Doing
Where You'll Be Working
South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD) serves one of Australia's most multicultural regions, providing high-quality, patient-centred care across various hospitals and health services. These include Bankstown-Lidcombe, Bowral & District, Camden, Campbelltown, Fairfield, and Liverpool Hospitals, each offering specialised care.
SWSLHD offers a supportive, innovative, and forward-thinking work environment, with numerous opportunities for professional development and career progression. The district's community health services provide comprehensive care, including prevention, early intervention, and ongoing support, while its mental health services offer both inpatient and community-based care.
Working at SWSLHD means being part of a dedicated team committed to improving health outcomes and making a positive impact on the community.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
- Relevant Tertiary Qualifications from an Australian Tertiary Institution or a comparable overseas qualification, plus a current unrestricted NSW Law Society practicing certificate (or evidenced entitlement to hold such a practicing certificate).
- Demonstrated sound knowledge of the NSW Industrial Relations system.
- Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.
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Additional Information
Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.
Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
