This role leads the commercial law function of the organisation, partnering and advocating to influence decision making and deliver sustainable solutions.
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The Role
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An opportunity has become available for a Deputy General Counsel (Commercial Law) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 14 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.
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You will
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- Lead and manage the commercial law functions of the Office of the General Counsel, providing skilled support, coaching and direction
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- Triage and allocate incoming requests for legal advice in conjunction with the Deputy General Counsel (Health and Administrative Law)
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- Lead in the development, design and implementation of legal strategies to manage instances of long-term and organisation wide effects
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- Represent the organisation in governmental proceedings, by advocating and defending its interests
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About you
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To be successful in this position you will require:
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- Tertiary degree in Law and eligibility for admission as a solicitor or barrister in Queensland or High Court of Australia or agreed equivalent
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- Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
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- Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)
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- Flexible work options
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- Salary Packaging
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- Modern Facilities
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- Diverse Work Culture
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- 12.75% super
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- 17.5% leave loading
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- Temporary full time (three months, with the possibility of extension)
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- Base salary ranging from $5,986.60 - $6,334.60 per fortnight
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About us
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The Office of the General Counsel (OGC) acts on behalf of GCHHS and provides legal advice and services to management and staff across a broad range of legal issues in a coordinated and cost-effective manner. It serves as a resource for informed decision-making and creative problem-solving to facilitate the health service's pursuit in of its mission to be a leader in compassionate, sustainable, highly reliable healthcare.
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The OGC is situated within the Executive Division of Corporate Affairs. However, for the purpose of providing independent legal advice to GCHHS as a statutory corporation, upon instruction from stakeholders across the health service, the OGC is a discrete and independent functional unit.
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About Gold Coast Health
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- Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
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- More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
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- Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
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- Prospect to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
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- A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
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- Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong
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Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.
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📌 Deputy General Counsel (Commercial Law) (City of Gold Coast)
🏢 Queensland Health
📍 City of Gold Coast
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