Principal Lawyer - Employment and Health Law/General Legal Practice
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.
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 workplace 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 *****% 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 outstanding to work at Metro North here:
Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.
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📌 Principal Lawyer - Employment And Health Law/General Legal Practice (Queensland)
🏢 Queensland Health
📍 Queensland