Job Description
Senior Legal Counsel
Salary:
HSO Level G11 $174,501 - $181,579 p.a.
Location:
Fremantle
Unit/Division:
South Metropolitan Health Service > Corporate Services and Finance
Work Type:
Permanent - Full Time
Position No:
0011XXXXXX
Closing Date:
2026-02-23 4:00 PM
This is a permanent full-time appointment (76 hours per fortnight) for an experienced lawyer interested in applying their legal skills across a broad range of subject areas.
The successful applicant will predominantly be working on the following types of matters:
Contentious patient management issues, including for example, issues of consent, capacity, palliative care, guardianship/kinship and restraint;
Complex complaints and challenging discharge situations;
Medical treatment liability claims and coronial matters;
Commercial and property matters, including by:
advising on and/or drafting health-related contracts and agreements; and
resolving disputes relating to outsourced service delivery, property access and infrastructure projects; and
Data access and privacy.
Please note that legal advice for clinicians in relation to contentious patient management issues may be required from you on an urgent basis and, on occasions, after normal business hours.
For the full position details and the criteria that will be applied during the selection process, please see the attached Job Description Form.
If you are interested in knowing more about this role, you are encouraged to contact Ray Harrison, General Counsel directly on 0499XXXXXX. Alternatively, you may send Ray an email at [email protected] to arrange a telephone call.
SMHS delivers quality, safe and effective hospital and health services within a catchment area stretching more than 3300 square kilometres across the southern half of Perth.
Our vision is Excellent health care, every time. You can read more about SMHS in our Strategic Plan here.
Our Values guide our work in every action, and that includes recruitment and employment! SMHS encourages Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or LGBTI communities, and people with disability to work with us. Whatever your age, race, gender, religion, ****** orientation, and family/carer responsibilities are, we ask that you consider bringing your expertise to our workforce.
If you wish to apply for this role, your application should include:
A copy of your current CV
A statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages
The names and contact details of two (2) current referees who can attest to your suitability for this role.
These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow enough time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
Employee Benefits
Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):
Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance
Flexible working arrangements
Flexible leave arrangements
Other professional and location-based allowances
For further information click here.
Eligibility
Are you eligible? To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments).
WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We are committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy and as a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.
WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process.
Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
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Salary:
HSO Level G11 $174,501 - $181,579 p.a.
Location:
Fremantle
Unit/Division:
South Metropolitan Health Service > Corporate Services and Finance
Work Type:
Permanent - Full Time
Position No:
0011XXXXXX
Closing Date:
2026-02-23 4:00 PM
This is a permanent full-time appointment (76 hours per fortnight) for an experienced lawyer interested in applying their legal skills across a broad range of subject areas.
The successful applicant will predominantly be working on the following types of matters:
Contentious patient management issues, including for example, issues of consent, capacity, palliative care, guardianship/kinship and restraint;
Complex complaints and challenging discharge situations;
Medical treatment liability claims and coronial matters;
Commercial and property matters, including by:
advising on and/or drafting health-related contracts and agreements; and
resolving disputes relating to outsourced service delivery, property access and infrastructure projects; and
Data access and privacy.
Please note that legal advice for clinicians in relation to contentious patient management issues may be required from you on an urgent basis and, on occasions, after normal business hours.
For the full position details and the criteria that will be applied during the selection process, please see the attached Job Description Form.
If you are interested in knowing more about this role, you are encouraged to contact Ray Harrison, General Counsel directly on 0499XXXXXX. Alternatively, you may send Ray an email at [email protected] to arrange a telephone call.
SMHS delivers quality, safe and effective hospital and health services within a catchment area stretching more than 3300 square kilometres across the southern half of Perth.
Our vision is Excellent health care, every time. You can read more about SMHS in our Strategic Plan here.
Our Values guide our work in every action, and that includes recruitment and employment! SMHS encourages Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or LGBTI communities, and people with disability to work with us. Whatever your age, race, gender, religion, ****** orientation, and family/carer responsibilities are, we ask that you consider bringing your expertise to our workforce.
If you wish to apply for this role, your application should include:
A copy of your current CV
A statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages
The names and contact details of two (2) current referees who can attest to your suitability for this role.
These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow enough time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
Employee Benefits
Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):
Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance
Flexible working arrangements
Flexible leave arrangements
Other professional and location-based allowances
For further information click here.
Eligibility
Are you eligible? To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments).
WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We are committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy and as a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.
WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process.
Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
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💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Senior Legal Counsel position is now open for candidates interested in the Legal Jobs sector. This role in Fremantle offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Legal Jobs is a plus.
