Legal Officer, Grade 4

NSW Ministry of Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The NSW Ministry of Health is seeking a Legal Officer IV to join the Legal Unit and contribute to health policy and contracts across the State Health portfolio. The role involves delivering timely legal advice and supporting complex matters in a fast-paced environment.

You will manage a diverse workload, handle coronial and civil proceedings when required, and work closely with senior lawyers to ensure compliance and robust legal outcomes.

Qualifications

• Legal qualifications and admission to the Supreme Court of NSW.
• Current practising certificate from the NSW Law Society.
• Ability to provide clear legal advice and analyses.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal/policy advice across the State Health portfolio.
• Prepare and advise on contracts and agreements; assist legislative projects.
• Instruct in or conduct litigation involving the Health portfolio.
• Manage a high and diverse workload with urgent requests for advice.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Prioritisation

Education

Legal qualifications, admission to NSW Supreme Court

Job description

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.

For more information, please read the full Role Description.

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.

Candidates should not use AI tools to support the preparation of their application.

For role related queries or questions contact Gemma.Broderick on ***************@health.nsw.gov.au 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 **************@health.nsw.gov.au

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

Closing Date: Sunday 25 October 2026

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

Applications Close: Sunday 25 October 2026 (11:59pm)

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