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Principal Lawyer - Employment
Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Herston
This role focuses on the provision of employment law, workplace relations and safety advice, with the scope to expand your practice to generalist health law and commercial matters as required.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible-full-time,Flexible-part-time,Full-time,Part-time |
| Occupational group | Justice & Legal |
| Classification | PO6 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - North |
| Job ad reference | QLD/RBH680501 |
| Closing date | 12-May-2026 |
| Job duration | See role description |
| Contact person | Brett Nissen |
| Contact details | 07 3647 9540 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
This position is responsible for providing appropriate and timely high level legal advice in support in a Queensland public hospital setting. This role focuses on the provision of employment law, workplace relations and safety advice, with the scope to expand your practice to generalist health law and commercial matters as required.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:
- Provide pragmatic, independent, frank and fearless legal advice on potential and actual legal risks in employment law and employee relations matters and recommend appropriate action.
- Advise and provide advocacy as required on employee related proceedings in court and tribunals.
- Provide advice on investigations into workplace issues in accordance with organisational policy and legal requirements.
- Provide advice on public interest disclosures, including providing guidance to employees and management in relation to protections and obligations.
Benefits when working for us
- Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
- Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
- Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
- Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging
Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers
Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.
Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Documents
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