Senior Lawyer

Queensland Government; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 144,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks annual leave

17.5% leave loading

12.75% employer superannuation

Locality allowance

Salary sacrificing options

Job summary

Townsville Hospital and Health Service invites a skilled solicitor to join our in-house legal team, delivering practical legal guidance on complex and high-value contracts, partnerships, and digital health initiatives across northern Queensland.

As a permanent full-time role, you will advise on employment, funding, leases and joint appointments while collaborating with clients to ensure compliant, effective outcomes for healthcare delivery.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to undertake high level contractual drafting.
• Proven capacity to provide high level legal advice across commercial matters for health portfolios.
• Experience with employment, funding, leasing, and joint appointments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Draft high-level contracts and procurement documents.
• Provide strategic legal advice on commercial matters within the health portfolio.
• Consult with clients, negotiate terms, and support ethical practice across projects.
• Assist in funding agreements and lease arrangements for health facilities.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Legal advisory

Education

Law degree

Admission to practice in Queensland

Job description

About the opportunityShape major contracts, research partnerships, technology projects, and commercial arrangements for one of Queensland's largest health services.Join a collaborative in-house legal team and work across a diverse commercial practice that includes procurement, digital health, research, intellectual property, funding, leasing, and strategic partnerships. You'll provide practical legal advice on complex and high-value projects that support the delivery of healthcare services across northern Queensland. The role offers genuine variety and the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution through challenging and rewarding legal work.PLEASE NOTE - This is a permanent full-time role.About your new employerTownsville Hospital and Health Service offers a dynamic and diverse healthcare environment, supporting high-quality service delivery across a large regional network. As a leading tertiary provider, we foster innovation, multidisciplinary collaboration and continuous professional development. We operate 21 facilities: 19 hospitals and health centres and two residential aged care homes. More than 6,600 staff work across our facilities, which is about one in every 17 working people, making us members of the communities we serve.Employees benefit from strong career development opportunities, including access to training, education and progression pathways, supported by partnerships with leading institutions.Our organisation promotes a collaborative and inclusive workplace culture, combined with the lifestyle advantages of North Queensland , including short commutes, affordable living and access to both urban and coastal communities. Flexible work options and a strong focus on employee wellbeing support a balanced and rewarding career.The ideal applicant will be someone who has proven ability and can demonstrate the following:Demonstrated ability to undertake high level contractual drafting.Demonstrated ability to provide high level legal advice on a wide range of commercial matters and the capacity to apply that advice to the health portfolio, particularly in the areas of health, medical research, employment, joint appointments, funding agreements and lease arrangements.Demonstrated ability to effectively consult and communicate with clients, including highly developed interpersonal and negotiation skills.Actively participate in a working environment supporting quality human resource management practices including employment equity, anti-discrimination, occupational health and safety and ethical behaviour.Role requirementsPossess a degree in Law and admission or eligibility for immediate admission to practice as a solicitor or barrister in the Supreme Court of Queensland and enrolment or eligibility for enrolment, to practice in the High Court of Australia.Please refer to the Role Description for further details.Competitive salary and benefits:We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.Salary range: $5531.60 - $5936.50 p.f. (PO5)4 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading12.75% employer contribution to superannuationLocality allowancePlus Salary Sacrificing options may be availableApply nowEnquiries are welcome: Jennifer Grant on [phone]Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV693413Applications close: Sunday, 11 October 2026Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.Please download the Role Description from the 'Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.