Special Counsel - Regulatory Compliance, Aged Care & Disability Services
SpecialCounsel - Regulatory Compliance, Aged Care & Disability Services (Sydney)
Weare seeking an established senior practitioner to lead the development of ourRegulatory Compliance - Aged Care & Disability Services practice in NewSouth Wales.
The practice area is ledfrom Melbourne by Victor Harcourt, Partner and Practice Area Leader.
The successful candidate will be the seniorresident practitioner for this practice area in Sydney, working directly withthe Practice Area Leader and with the practice area's other Partner, AnitaCourtney, as part of a national team of eleven practitioners, and carryingindividual accountability for a book of work and for the growth of the practicein New South Wales.
The position alsoinvolves working in RK DocsConnect Pty Ltd, the firm's subscription based regulatorycompliance template and knowledge business.
Therole is client facing and practice building, spanning complex regulatoryadvisory work, compliance frameworks, investigations and inquiries,administrative law challenges, and governance and risk mandates across theCommonwealth funded aged care sector, disability services (the NDIS and statefunded services) and retirement living.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Providing legal advice and representation to registered aged care and disability services providers, as well as to peak bodies and providers of services to those industries.
Advising on regulatory compliance with the Commonwealth aged care law scheme, including the Aged Care Act **** (Cth) and the Aged Care Rules **** (Cth), and with the National Disability Insurance Scheme Act **** (Cth) and the rules made under it, including the conditions of registration, the statutory duties and the Quality Standards under each scheme.
Leading responses to regulators, including the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission and the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission, on investigations and examinations, information and document requests, serious incident and reportable incident matters, Code of Conduct matters, complaints, and compliance and enforcement action.
Representation in litigation and review matters, including applications to the Administrative Review Tribunal, coronial inquests, NCAT proceedings and proceedings in the Federal Court and other courts.
Designing compliance frameworks, conducting compliance risk assessments, and delivering training and education to boards, governing bodies and senior executives.
Drafting regulatory compliance templates and contributing to product development for RK DocsConnect Pty Ltd.
Acting as the senior point of contact for Recent South Wales clients of the practice area,



and deputising for the Practice Area Leader as required.
Leading, mentoring and supervising lawyers and graduates in Sydney; building team capability and utilisation; contributing to recruitment; and championing quality, knowledge management and best practice in cyber security and anti-money laundering compliance.
Driving business development and relationship expansion in the New South Wales market; originating and converting opportunities; setting and contributing to pricing and scoping; producing thought leadership; presenting at industry forums; and maintaining strong networks across aged care and disability providers, peak bodies and service vendors.
Contributing to the practice area business plan and to the New South Wales growth strategy with the Practice Area Leader and the Practice Group Leader.
Carrying an agreed individual budget for billable hours, personal fees and originated fees, and contributing to the revenue performance of the practice area.
Working with the Aged Care & Retirement Living Sector Group and the Health, Disability and Charitable Sector Group, and with the firm's Corporate and Commercial, Workplace Relations, Employment and Safety, Property and Development, and Dispute Resolution teams.
Time recording and billing.
Complying with the firm's anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing program, including customer due diligence and reporting obligations under the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act **** (Cth).
Skills/Experience
At least ten years post admission experience, a substantial part of it in aged care, disability services or a closely related regulatory practice.
Demonstrated experience running complex regulatory, investigation and review matters independently, and taking primary responsibility for client relationships.
Experience conducting matters before tribunals and courts, including the Administrative Review Tribunal, NCAT, the Coroner and the Federal Court.
Experience designing compliance frameworks and delivering training to boards, governing bodies and senior executives.
An established profile in the sector, or the demonstrated capacity to build one, evidenced by speaking engagements, publication, peak body engagement or a client following.




Well-developed initiative and effective Business Development skills with a demonstrated ability to think critically and strategically.
Further Information
Any questionsregarding the vacancy can be directed to Radhika Rahul on **************.
Please note any offer of employment madeby Russell Kennedy Lawyers to the successful candidate will be subject to apolice check.
Our Firm and Culture
RussellKennedy is a commercial law firm with more than 380 people in Melbourne andSydney.
At Russell Kennedy we are committed to providing exceptional legalstrategies and solutions to our clients, guided by market-leading expertiseacross our key sectors of focus.
As part of our team, you'll receive hands-on experience, quality mentoring andaccess to valuable learning opportunities.
We encourage a qualified andcommitted work ethic, while recognising the importance of an enjoyable workingenvironment and balanced lifestyle.
We believe we have a culture whereindividuals of all backgrounds and abilities feel included and confident inbringing their whole selves to work, and where your talents are fostered,empowering you to contribute to the success of the firm.
RussellKennedy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is certified as a WGEAEmployer of Choice for Gender Equality, as well as being certified as a goldemployer in the Australian Workplace Equality Index for employers with 500 orless employees.
We respect and celebrate the things that make each of usdifferent.
The firm supports and promotes a range of initiatives to create anenvironment that is characterised by equal access and respected participationof all groups and individuals.
There is a particular focus and emphasis ongender equality, inclusion of First Nations peoples, accessibility for peoplewith disability, LGBTIQ+ inclusion, and cultural diversity.
Russell Kennedy isrecognised by Australian Disability Network as a Disability Confident Recruiteremployer.
RussellKennedy is committed to attracting and retaining the best talent available.
Weacknowledge the importance of work-life balance, all current and prospectiveemployees have access to flexible work options and workplace adjustmentsincluding alternate accessible formats, where required.
If you require anadjustment during the recruitment process, please contact Leanda Nissen on ***********.
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Our offices are situated on the unceded lands of theWurundjeri and Gadigal peoples.
We pay our respects to their Elders, past andpresent, to their emerging leaders and to the resilience, creativity andvitality of their cultures including their laws and systems of governance.
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📌 Special Counsel - Regulatory Compliance, Aged Care & Disability Services (New South Wales)
🏢 Russell Kennedy Lawyers
📍 New South Wales