Your role at St John of God Health Care
Our Legal teamhas an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified and experiencedLawyer or Senior Lawyer to join the in-house team on a 12 month fixed term contract (covering Parental Leave). The position may be based in either our Perth or Melbourne office. We have a hybrid working model in place which allows you to work 60% in the office and 40% at home.
You will be responsible for providing high quality legal services to the organisation through the provision of general legal advice risk management services and the management of claims.
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organisation that values compassion excellence and integrity in everything we do.
The Position
Provision of strategic and technical advice to a large-scale compliance project team including:
Provision of legal advice in a wide range of areas with a focus on employment law including award and Enterprise Agreement interpretation.
Management of and advising on risk exposure in relation to claims.
Drafting and reviewing policy and procedures.
You will be qualified to act as a legal practitioner in Australia possess a current Practising Certificate and have at least six years post admission experience if applying for a Senior Lawyer position and three years post admission experience if applying for a Lawyer position encompassing some of the above listed disciplines.
You will have the ability to quickly integrate with and work as part of the existing legal team and the wider business along with a pro-active approach in dealing with matters and being able to respond to emerging issues are pivotal to this position.
You will possess a strong attention to detail and the ability to balance competing priorities and work well under pressure.
It is highly regarded if you have experience in employment law.
Above all people will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.
We can offer you
Generous salary and conditions
12-month fixed term contract covering Parental Leave working 76 hours a fortnight
Located at Perth CBD or Melbourne CBD office
40% work from home option
Salary packaging up to $18550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage rent meal entertainment holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:
Novated leasing
work related expenses
self-education and
additional superannuation
A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options additional purchased leave and well-being programs
Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance
Employee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Access to a range of Lifestyle Health & Wellbeing rewards and discounts
End of trip/bike and shower facilities (Perth only)
Close to public transport
For enquiries contact Rebecca Pope Deputy General Counsel on (08)
If suitable applicants are identified advertisement may close prior to listed date and screening/interviews may commence throughout the advertising process.
Please note unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
St John of God Health Care embraces diversity and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. We are committed to providing a safe environment for all children and vulnerable people in our care and proactively take measures to protect children/vulnerable people from abuse.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
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