Medico-Legal Adviser - Sydney

MDA National Insurance; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Income protection insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 24/7

Paid parental leave

Job summary

MDA National Insurance is seeking an experienced Medico-Legal Advisor to support doctors with expert advice on ethical, regulatory, practice and risk matters. You will engage with members across a range of medico-legal topics and contribute to publications and webinars.

The role involves public speaking, writing for members, and collaborating with multiple teams to ensure high-quality, consistent guidance. Hybrid working arrangements are available across Australia.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in law (preferred) and/or medicine or related field.
• Experience in medico-legal, health law, clinical risk, or compliance roles.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong written and spoken communication, including publications and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Participate in medico-legal phone roster and respond to member inquiries.
• Provide clear, empathetic guidance on subpoenas, ethics, and patient matters.
• Draft statements and responses to complaints for member review.
• Identify and manage risk, flag high-risk members, and liaise with Underwriting when needed.
• Contribute to webinars, publications, and internal knowledge resources.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent high-quality advice.
• Participate in committees and after-hours support as required.

Skills

Medico-legal knowledge

Public speaking

Effective communication

Education

Law degree

Job description

MDA National Insurance – St Leonards Park NSW

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.

Our website: https://www.mdanational.com.au/