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About your new employer:

Career Growth and Development

We support career progression with structured pathways, secondment opportunities, and access to education and training programs. Whether specialising in a clinical field, upskilling in Digital Health, or transitioning to leadership roles, employees benefit from mentorship, professional development initiatives, and strong institutional partnerships with James Cook University (JCU).

Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage

A strong community-driven culture makes our organisation an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support. We balance metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional feel, offering short commutes, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close-knit professional network. Employees experience a unique blend of career growth and lifestyle flexibility without the hustle of larger cities.

Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits

Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville HHS region provides vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.

Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security, and a family-friendly environment. Staff benefit from regional opportunities while maintaining modern healthcare advantages.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

• Salary range: $144,315 to $154,879 p.a. (PO5)
• 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

About your opportunity:

As a member of the inhouse legal team, oversee and provide strategic advice on the management of contentious legal matters, including employment, litigation, investigations, and dispute resolution, and support the organisation in meeting its objectives by:

• delivering briefings to the Board, Chief Executive Officer, Executive Leadership Team and senior managers on employment, dispute resolution, and litigated matters, as required;
• guiding, leading and providing case management (as required) of disputes, litigation, investigations, regulatory matters and grievance resolution; and
• translating complicated legal concepts into practical solutions to inform stakeholders.

Provide legal advice to THHS spanning the health service's activities which may include one or more of the following areas: health law, contracts, commercial, leasing, information technology, research, funding, procurement and other related matters.

Requirements:

• Possess 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.
• Probation period may apply.
• Pre-employment checks will be conducted.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Interested?

For a confidential discussion please contact: Jennifer Grant on (07) 4433 4879.

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs//QLD-TV693777

Applications close: Tuesday, 27 October 2026.

Unsolicited 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.

Further information

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

Documents

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

• QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF)
  
  Info Sheet_Document Preparation-new candidates-13.05.24 (05.24.Pdf)
  
  PO5 Senior Lawyer (Employment and Dispute Resolution) 32106407 (PDF)