Job Description
Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service – Rockhampton QLD
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At CQHHS, we deliver public healthcare across regional, rural and remote communities. With over 4,500 staff, we are committed to improving the health of Central Queenslanders and delivering safe, high-quality care.
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This is a unique opportunity to work at the centre of decision-making within a large and complex health service, contributing to outcomes that directly impact patient care, workforce management and organisational governance.
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About us
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At CQHHS, we deliver public healthcare across regional, rural and remote communities. With over 4,500 staff, we are committed to improving the health of Central Queenslanders and delivering safe, high-quality care.
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This is a unique opportunity to work at the centre of decision-making within a large and complex health service, contributing to outcomes that directly impact patient care, workforce management and organisational governance.
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The Opportunity
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This is not a traditional legal role.
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Reporting to the Director, Office of the Chief Executive, you will provide senior, trusted legal advice directly to the Chief Executive, Executive Leadership Team and clinical leaders across CQHHS.
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You will work on complex and high-impact matters spanning:
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Clinical and medico-legal health law
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Governance and statutory decision-making
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Employment and workforce matters
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Information law and privacy
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Litigation and coronial matters.
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Why this role is different
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Work at executive level
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Engage directly with senior decision-makers, including the Chief Executive and Board, on significant organisational issues.
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Be part of a broader legal network
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While you will be an independent advisor to CQHHS, you will be part of a broader network of legal teams across the State. To embed these networks and provide support you will have access to other Legal Teams, providing:
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Professional support and peer collaboration
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Access to specialist expertise
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Opportunities to work across complex and novel issues
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Breadth and impact
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This role offers exposure to a wide range of legal issues rarely seen in a single position, with direct impact on patient safety, workforce outcomes and organisational performance.
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Key Responsibilities
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You will:
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Provide expert legal advice across clinical, governance, employment and information law matters
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Support coronial matters, clinical review processes and complex ethical issues
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Advise on workforce and employment matters under relevant legislation
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Manage litigation and represent CQHHS where required
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Build robust relationships across clinical, corporate and executive teams
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Contribute to organisational decision-making and risk management
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About you
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You are:
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A highly capable lawyer with strong judgement and the ability to provide clear, practical and timely advice
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Comfortable operating in a complex, high-pressure environment
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Able to engage effectively with senior stakeholders and clinicians
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Solutions-focused, with a strong sense of accountability and professionalism
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Interested in work that has real impact beyond legal technicality
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Mandatory Requirements
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A degree in law and admission to practice as a Legal Practitioner in Queensland.
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Four or more years' post admission experience (or agreed equivalent) gained within a similar field, quality corporate and/or government environment is highly desirable.
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What we offer
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Total remuneration value of up to $193,277 p.a. is comprised of:
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An hourly rate between $***** - $***** p.h.
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*****% employer superannuation contribution
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17.5% leave loading
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Additional Benefits
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Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
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Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
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Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
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Paid Parental Leave
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements
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It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.
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Applications close
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Thursday, 1 October ****

📌 Principal Lawyer (Rockhampton)
🏢 Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service
📍 Rockhampton