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Principal Lawyer, Medical Services, Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service
Cairns
Make every day different by joining our Medical Services. We have a current vacancy as Principal Lawyer.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Justice & Legal |
| Classification | PO6 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CAH673992 |
| Closing date | 16-Feb-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent Full Time |
| Contact person | Helen Price |
| Contact details | 07 4226 3621 Access the National Relay Service |
Make the move, Make a difference
The Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service covers a large geographic area with a diverse and growing population. The Health Service provides a wide range of primary care, acute and specialist services.
Our staff are a part of the community we serve, and we strongly believe that health outcomes are enhanced by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of local health services.
About us: Our values were developed by our staff, patients and community. They guide our work and actions every day. Our staff are part of the community we serve. We believe that we can improve health outcomes by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of their local health services.
About you:
In your new role you will…
- Review/provide advice in relation to matters being investigated by the Office of the Health Ombudsman or Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
- Manage CHHHS's involvement in litigation/legal proceedings in various courts/jurisdictions (i.e judicial reviews, coronial investigations and inquests, criminal proceedings, QCAT, personal injury claims, human rights and anti-discrimination matters)
- Prepare/review statements to inform coronial investigations and instruct Counsel and/or represent the interests of CHHHS as an advocate at Coronial inquests.
About your opportunity:
In this position you will…
- Contribute to the development of policy and procedures, lead training and professional development of staff including junior legal staff and coordinate and develop legal awareness and educational programs for CHHHS employees.
- Prepare high quality and strategic communications and correspondence including letters, memorandums and briefing notes for CHHHS Executives, Director-General and/or Minister for Health.
- Liaise with a wide range of stakeholders within and external to CHHHS to facilitate effective legal service delivery.
About your role:
- Provide professional legal advice (often in urgent circumstances and without supervision) across a wide range of areas.
- Prepare/review documentation associated with reviews and investigations under the Hospital and Health Boards Act 2011.
- Participate in and maintain a proactive approach to self-development, including achievement of CPD points.
As a Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service employee, not only will you receive competitive remuneration, you will also have access to:
- Generous superannuation
- Salary packaging
- Annual incremental increases
- Career training and development
- Flexible work arrangements
- Wellness programs
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Why choose Cairns?
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You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Cairns and Hinterland here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/cairns_hinterland
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Applicants are to apply online. If the information requested in the ‘how to apply’ section is not provided, you may not meet the requirements for further consideration of your application.
Documents
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