Medico-Legal Adviser - Perth

MDA National; Perth, Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working environment

Income protection insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 24/7

Discounts on health insurance

Health & well-being allowance

Additional annual leave (1 week)

Parental leave (up to 10 weeks)

Option to purchase extra leave

Job summary

MDA National is seeking an experienced Medico-Legal Advisor to join the Medico-Legal Advisory team. You will provide empathetic, timely and practical advice on ethical, regulatory, practice and risk matters to members across Australia.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, you will engage in speakers’ duties, write articles or blogs, and contribute to webinars and publications while collaborating with multiple teams to ensure consistently high-quality guidance.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in law (preferred) and/or medicine, nursing or allied health.
• Experience in a medico-legal, health and medical law, clinical risk, health regulation or compliance role.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills under high-stress conditions.
• A superior level of oral and written communication, including public speaking and writing for publications.
• Proactive and results-focused with strong time management and prioritisation.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the medico-legal phone roster and respond to member inquiries (online, email).
• Advise Members on medico-legal matters with clarity, professionalism and empathy across a range of matters.
• Contribute to presentations and publications for members.
• Work closely with other teams to ensure consistent, high-quality advice.
• Identify and manage risk, assist in identifying high-risk Members.
• Liaise with Underwriting when necessary and participate in committees/work groups.

Skills

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Oral & written communication

Time management

Prioritisation

Writing for publications

Education

Law degree (preferred)

Health qualifications (Medicine/Nursing/Allied health)

Job description

MDA National is a not-for-profit doctor's mutual, also known as an MDO (Medical Defence Organisation). We exist solely to protect our members at every stage of their career and promote good medical practice throughout Australia. We have been supporting medical practitioners to keep on practising with confidence since 1925. Remaining true to our 'doctors for doctors' ethos, we are owned and governed by doctors, caring for the wellbeing and interests of doctors.

We take pride in a workplace culture focused on people, collaborative relationships, and continuous improvement.With our commitment to personal growth and development, great leaders, and passion for excellent member service, we provide an environment which encourages you to be the best version of yourself.

The Role - This position is being advertised in Perth & Sydney, please apply via the correct ad.

Are you an experienced medico-legal professional who wants to protect and support doctors, and promote good medical practice? We're looking for a Medico-Legal Advisor to join our Medico-Legal Advisory team. You'll give members empathetic, timely and practical advice when they need it most.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Medico-Legal Advisory, you'll give expert advice on a wide range of ethical, regulatory, practice and risk matters. We are particularly interested in someone who is comfortable with public speaking/presentations as well as writing articles/blogs etc for our members.

Role Responsibilities

• Participation in the medico-legal phone roster, and responding to other points of Member contact (online notifications, emails etc.)
• Advise Members on medico-legal matters with clarity, professionalism and empathy across a range of matters, including:
• subpoenas and court-related queries
• ethical dilemmas and challenging patient interactions
• solicitors' letters and compensation requests
• family disputes and deceased estates
• matters involving the Police and other law enforcement agencies
• communication from a range of statutory bodies including the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC), the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and other stated-based health bodies
• consent, privacy and confidentiality
• medical records
• mandatory reporting
• patient fitness to drive, fly or own a firearm
• medical registration issues
• Provide timely Member support, including reviewing draft statements and responses to complaints
• identification and management of risk management issues
• assist in the identification of high-risk Members
• liaise with Underwriting when necessary
• Contribute to presentations and publications
• Work closely with other teams, including Cases, Clinical Support Services, Underwriting, Education & Risk Prevention and Member Experience, so that advice is consistent and high quality
• Share your expertise through webinars, presentations, publications and educational resources
• Participate in various committees, projects and working groups within the organisation
• Participate in the urgent after-hours call roster

About you

The ideal

• A tertiary qualification in law (preferred) and/or medicine, nursing or allied health
• Experience in a medico-legal, health and medical law, clinical risk, health regulation or compliance role
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to relate to a wide range of people including colleagues, Members in times of high stress, the Executive, Board and Council, and a variety of health stakeholders
• A superior level of oral and written communication skills, including confident public speaking/presentation skills, experience in writing for business, and writing for publications (articles, blogs etc.).
• Proactive and results-focused, with excellent time management and prioritisation

Why join us at MDA?

• Attractive remuneration and income protection insurance.
• Join a well-established organisation with an outstanding team culture.
• Access contemporary learning and development opportunities.
• Enjoy flexible working arrangements, including a hybrid working environment.
• Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP), available 24/7.
• Discounts on HBF health insurance.
• A generous health and well-being allowance in addition to your salary package.
• One week of additional leave per annum.
• Up to 10 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Option to purchase up to two additional weeks of leave per year.