The Health Care Complaints Commission is looking for a Legal Officer III / IV Do you want to be part of a meaningful organisation that plays a central part in maintaining the integrity of the NSW health system and protecting public health and safety in NSW? Are you looking for interesting and varied work in a dynamic and professional team? We are looking for a Legal Officer III/IV to join our Legal Services Division. This is a specialist team that prosecutes serious complaints against health care practitioners and conducts related reinstatement and appeal proceedings. What can we offer you? · Fantastic temporary Legal Officer III/IV opportunities · Salary range from $117,363 - $137,071 plus superannuation and annual leave loading · Flexible working arrangements (including a hybrid work from home/office model, flexible start and finish times and accrual of flex leave) · Great office location in Sydney CBD, close to Surry Hills and walking distance from Central station · Access to our wellbeing initiatives such as Fitness Passport, Headspace subscription and more · Access to unique growth and development opportunities About us The Health Care Complaints Commission (HCCC) is an independent statutory body that plays a central part in maintaining the integrity of the NSW health system, with the central purpose of protecting the health and safety of individuals and the community. To learn more about the HCCC, please view our website here . About the role Legal Officers III-IV are responsible for the carriage of varied and complex legal prosecution practices and are required to appear as advocates in appropriate matters, as well as instructing Counsel. The role requires the ability to provide high quality legal advice in an efficient manner. To learn more about the position, please view the Role Description here. About you The role requires a lawyer who is experienced in managing a varied and complex legal practice with competing timeframes, and who also has advocacy experience and the ability to appear in contested hearings. They will have highly developed communication skills, including the ability to write clear and high- quality reports, and will be able to use their analytical abilities to solve problems and bring a collaborative and positive attitude to the team and the work. Essential Requirements Australian lawyer with a current NSW practicing certificate and existing Australian work rights. Experience managing a legal practice with competing timeframes (preferably in a prosecution area) in a high-pressure environment. The HCCC has a unique and critical part to play in maintaining the integrity of the NSW health system. As such, it is an essential requirement that all prospective employees are able to carry out their duties in an honest and consistent way, with uncompromising adherence to strong ethical principles and values. To be eligible to apply for this position, applicants must have existing Australian work rights. The successful applicant will be required to complete a Background Verification Check which includes a National Police Check (Criminal History), qualification check, and Working with Children’s Check. All employees of the HCCC are required to have received a COVID-19 vaccine or have an approved medical contraindication certificate. You will be required to provide a record of your COVID-19 vaccination status if successful. How to apply Applicants are required to submit an online application. This will include: · Current resume / curriculum vitae (CV) (maximum 5 pages) · A cover letter that clearly details your skills, capabilities and experience relevant to this position (maximum 2 pages) Closing Date: 11:59pm, Monday 01 July 2024 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION For any questions about the position, please contact A/Director of Proceedings, Brianna Butt by email bbutthccc.nsw.gov.au For any questions about the recruitment process, please contact HCCC People and Culture at peoplehccc.nsw.gov.au . For more information about Employment at HCCC please click here . The Health Care Complaints Commission values a culture that supports diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from people with disability, from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, and people from LGBTQI and culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. If you require an adjustment during the recruitment process, we welcome hearing from you. Please contact the P&C Team on peoplehccc.nsw.gov.au The Commission is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.