: Position Title: Medico-Legal Manager and Privacy Officer Employment Type: Maximum Term Full Time ( End in July 2025) Hours per week: 38 hours Position Grade: Health Services Manager Level 4 Salary: $137,173.00 -$163,431.00 base salary per annum Enterprise Agreement: The Named NSW (Non-Declared) Affiliated Health Organisations' Professional & Associated Staff Agreement 2022 Department Name: Legal & Risk About us: St Vincent's Hospital Sydney is a leading not-for-profit organisation providing health services to our community. Guided by our values of compassion, excellence, integrity and justice, we promote a culture of diversity and inclusion and empower our people to learn, grow and innovate. Benefits of working at St Vincent's include: Generous salary packaging and Fitness Passport for eligible staff Opportunity to access a wide of range of clinical and non-clinical education programs Supported post graduate opportunities within applicable fields Career development opportunities across the St Vincent's Health Australia Network Employee Assistance Program Work/Life balance About the role: We have an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic in-house legal team for St Vincent's Health Australia NSW Facilities, working closely with Executive Director Legal & Risk to provide strategic and legally sound advice to support St Vincent's business activities and decision making, highlighting business risks and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation. Key responsibilities include: Provide litigation management and dispute resolution services to SVHA's hospitals and aged care facilities Provide general and regulatory advice on health and aged care services matters Assist with: corporate governance and legislative compliance managing complex consumer complaints and disputes developing legal precedents, policy, processes and workflows strategic corporate initiatives related to legal, risk, governance and privacy Brief and instruct external legal advisers including efficient matter management and maintaining relationships Diversity and Inclusion at St Vincent's: St Vincent's is committed to employing a workforce that reflects the community we care for. We strongly encourage applications from people that are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally diverse, sexuality or gender diverse and/or living with disability. Employment with St Vincent's is subject to you having current immunity status that complies with the Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases - NSW Health Policy Directive (PD2024_015) or subsequent revisions in force. Appointment and ongoing employment will be subject to continued compliance with this policy directive. About you: We are seeking a skilled and energetic Position Title who possess a passion for person centred care. We welcome applications from people who are Manager to include desired experience/attributes. Application Instructions: To have your application considered you are required to upload a current CV/Resume as well as a separate cover letter/document addressing the 'Selection Criteria' as below. Internal applicants i.e. current employees of St Vincent's Hospital or an entity of SVHA are required to apply via their Workday account. Selection Criteria: Personal integrity and demonstrated commitment to the Philosophy, Mission and Values of Mary Aikenhead Ministries and St Vincent's Health Australia At least 4 years' experience as a lawyer; preferably in the areas of insurance/health litigation with demonstrated experience managing complex and sensitive issues, a sound understanding of privacy, and complex medico-legal issues especially those related to medical litigation. Tertiary qualifications in law including current NSW legal practicing certificate. Substantial knowledge of the challenges which arise within a complex health care environment and a sound understanding of the NSW public health system and its principal functions and inter-relationships. Strong relationship building capabilities and influencing skills with the ability to communicate, coach, motivate, consult, and negotiate with senior managers and diverse stakeholder groups including consumers/patients. High level knowledge of quality systems, clinical governance and planning Experience gained in a corporate healthcare or aged care environment and/or advising healthcare, aged care and home care clients. Experience in risk, compliance and governance. Applications close on 4 August 2024 Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced. Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist: Contact Details: Executive Director of Legal & Risk Ruth Hood ruth.hoodsvha.org.au Alternate Contact: Executive Assistant Nyree Dietrich nyree.dietrichsvha.org.au Closing Date: 3 August 2024 11:59pm Reconciliation Action Plan: At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareerssvha.org.au View Reconciliation Action Plan Code of Conduct: View Code of Conduct