Medico-Legal Adviser - Sydney

MDA National; St Leonards; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangement

Income protection insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Leave entitlements and flexibility

Job summary

MDA National is a not-for-profit doctor's mutual dedicated to supporting doctors across Australia. We are seeking an experienced Medico-Legal Advisor to provide empathetic, timely, and practical advice on a wide range of ethical, regulatory, and risk matters.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Medico-Legal Advisory, you will engage in public speaking, write articles and blogs for members, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality, consistent guidance and support.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in law (preferred) and/or medicine, nursing or allied health.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience in medico-legal, health law, or regulatory roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide empathetic, timely, and practical medico-legal advice to members on a wide range of ethical, regulatory, and risk matters.
• Participate in medico-legal phone roster and respond to member inquiries.
• Contribute to presentations, publications, and member communications.

Skills

Public speaking

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Law degree

Medical or health qualification

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.