Senior Lawyer / Lawyer

Welcome to St John of God Health Care St John of God Health Care is one of the largest private providers of health care services in Australia, employing more than 16,000 employees (caregivers). We operate 26 hospitals and services comprising more than 3,300 hospital beds, including home nursing, disability services and social outreach programs.

As a Catholic, not-for-profit group, we invest all profits to the communities we serve by updating and expanding our facilities and technology; expanding existing services and developing and acquiring new services; and providing Social Outreach services to people experiencing disadvantage to improve health and wellbeing.

Your role at St John of God Health Care Our Legal team has an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified and experienced Lawyer 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.

Responsibilities

Provision of strategic and technical advice to a large‑scale compliance project team including:

coordinating the provision of advice to the organisation from external legal providers;

preparation of instructions and brief to external solicitors and Counsel, and liaising with external advisors;

working collaboratively with other functions to provide legal project management support and

presentations to the Chief People Officer, the Chief Risk Officer, the Group Chief Executive Officer and other forums as required.

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.

Qualifications 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.

Benefits

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 $18,550 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 & Well‑being 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) 6116 0652

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.

At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well‑being.

Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.

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