Legal Officer, Grade 4

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 148,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Health is seeking a Legal Officer IV to provide legal and policy advice across the State Health portfolio, including contracts, subordinate legislation and litigation. You will manage a large, varied workload, handle urgent requests, and deliver professional guidance on contractual, legislative and medico-legal matters.

Applicants must hold NSW legal qualifications, be admitted as a legal practitioner, and maintain a NSW Law Society practising certificate.

Qualifications

• Legal qualifications with admission to the NSW Supreme Court and practising certificate.
• Ability to provide professional legal advice in a tight, dynamic team.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal/policy advice on contracts, legislation and litigation for the State Health portfolio.
• Manage a high and diverse workload across urgent requests and multiple matters.
• Contribute to coronial and civil proceedings and advise on employment and medico-legal issues.

Skills

Legal qualifications

Admission to Supreme Court NSW

Practising certificate NSW Law Society

Professional judgement

Legal advice

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Prioritisation

Job description

Employment Type: Ongoing Full Time

Position Classification: Legal Officer Grade 4

Remuneration: $148,380 - $151,236 plus Superannuation

Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW

Hours Per Week: 35 hours

Requisition ID: REQ686835

Closing Date: Sunday 25 October 2026

Join the Legal Unit at Ministry of Health for an exciting ongoing opportunity and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.

About us

• Our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment are more than just words – they are the guiding principles that shape every aspect of our work.
• We are committed to your growth and development, providing the resources and opportunities you need to excel in your career.
• Explore boundless potential in a dynamic environment.
• Committed to fostering diverse and inclusive workplace for all

To learn more about the Ministry and what benefits we offer, access our Employee Benefits Handbook.

About the role

With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we are enhancing health and wellness while developing your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.

The Legal Officer IV provides legal/policy advice in respect of all aspects of the State Health portfolio including, as required, prepare and advise upon contracts and agreements; conduct of legislative projects and prepare subordinate legislation; and instruct in/conduct of litigation involving the Health portfolio.

What you will be doing

You will be working in a fast-paced environment dealing with a diverse range of legal issues.

In this role you will assist in the management of legal claims that are significant legal matters which include coronial and civil proceedings, provide professional legal advice on a range of matters including contractual, legislative, employment and medico legal matters.

You will manage a high and diverse workload, deal with a large volume of ad hoc, urgent requests for advice and conduct multiple matters simultaneously.

About you

• Legal qualifications, admission as a legal practitioner to the Supreme Court of NSW and a current practising certificate from the NSW Law Society.
• The ability to exercise professional judgement, provide legal advice while working in a small dynamic team environment
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and prioritisation skills
• The ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
• A growth mindset, and commitment to continuous learning and personal development.

For role related queries or questions contact Gemma.Broderick on [e-mail] and quote REQ686835.

As an organisation we are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail]

For more information about adjustments for individual needs, please visit the Adjustments for individual needs | I Work For NSW and Inclusive recruitment of people with disability | NSW Government.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

At the Ministry of Health, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. For more information, please visit Diversity Inclusion Belonging.

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit The Stepping Up Initiative.

To be eligible for employment in these roles you must be an Australian citizen, or a permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.

Additional information

1. This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.

2. For more information on applying visit the our career portal.

3. Please note that the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.

NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.