About the role

This role is responsible for providing expert legal advice to the Executive and other staff within Metro North Health, primarily in relation to matters as they pertain to health law and medico-legal claims. The role also provides assistance regarding other general legal queries as they pertain to the operation of Metro North Health as a Hospital and Health Service under the Hospital and Health Boards Act 2011 (Qld).

About you

You will be assessed on your ability to demonstrate the following values within the context of the “Key Accountabilities”. The ideal applicant will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Respect – demonstrates interpersonal savvy, manages conflict appropriately, communicates effectively and balances the needs of all stakeholders with utmost respect to all people at all times
• Teamwork – collaborates effectively, develops talent, values differences and builds effective teams to bring about best use of resources to deliver healthcare services
• Compassion – is patient / client focussed, demonstrates self-awareness and the effects of behaviour on others, deals with or manages ambiguity and complexity, demonstrates resilience in the delivery of patient services or support in the delivery of services to patients
• High Performance – cultivates innovation, is action oriented, drives results and supports Metro North Health's vision and purpose to exceed expectations of our patients and stakeholders
• Integrity – demonstrates sound decision quality, ensures accountability, demonstrates courage in the face of adversity and works effectively / manages complexity to ensure work output and decisions are ethical and invariably of a high standard
• Demonstrated ability to undertake directly (i.e., without instructing external lawyers) provision of legal advice and assistance in relation to the various matters contained within the Key Accountabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively consult, and communicate, with clients and key stakeholders.
• Demonstrated understanding of the Metro North Hospital and Health Service and the Queensland public sector health system generally.
• Demonstrated ability to show initiative, adopt a proactive approach, innovate and maintain flexibility.
• Demonstrated ability to be a ‘team player' who can work collaboratively with other team members and actively contribute to a healthy team culture.
• It is also highly desirable if the applicant has previous experience working with, or within, a public sector health system.

Benefits when working for us

• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging

Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers ( https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers )

Job ad reference number: MN558176
Close date: 29/04/24    

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED