The Senior Health Lawyer is responsible for the provision of high-quality legal advice to Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service across a wide range of legal risk management and health law/medico-legal matters

Job details

The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Senior Health Lawyer to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.

You will

• Support Principal Lawyers within Gold Coast Hospital and Health Legal Services
• Provide legal advice across health law, medico-legal, and related areas
• Review statements for police, criminal, and litigation matters
• Prepare/review documents for investigations under the Hospital and Health Boards Act 2011

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• Tertiary degree in Law
• Admission to practice as a Legal Practitioner in Queensland
• While not mandatory, significant post admission experience (or agreed equivalent) gained within a similar field environment is highly desirable
• Proof of qualification and registration or membership with the appropriate registration authority or association within Australia
• Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
• Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)

Benefits

• Flexible work options
• Career Development
• Salary Packaging
• Modern Facilities
• Diverse Work Culture
• Research Opportunities
• 12.75% super
• 17.5% leave loading

Salary

• Temporary full time (up to twelve months, with possibility of extension)
• Base salary ranging from $136 035 - $145 990 per annum

About Us

The Office of the General Counsel acts on behalf of Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service and provides legal advice and services to management and staff across a broad range of legal issues in a coordinated and cost-effective manner. It serves as a resource for informed decision-making and creative problem-solving to facilitate the health service's pursuit of its mission to be a leader in compassionate, sustainable, highly reliable healthcare.

About Gold Coast Health

• Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
• Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
• More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
• Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
• Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
• A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
• Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong

How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your application by Tuesday, 30 September 2025

Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.

Job Ad reference: GC661077

Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

***APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY ONLINE*** Microsoft Word (.doc) or PDF file types are supported. Files must be a maximum of 2MB each.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• GC661077 - RD (PDF, 600KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 268KB)
  Information Package for Applicants