Employment Type:
Temporary Full Time (up to 2 years)
Position Classification:
Clerk Grade 3/4
Remuneration:
$87,199 - $95,482 plus Superannuation and annual leave loading
Location:
1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW
Hours Per Week:
35 hours
Requisition ID:
REQ******
Closing Date:
Sunday 18 October **** (11:59pm)
Join the legal team at the NSW Ministry of Health for an exciting temporary opportunity and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.
About us
Our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment are more than just words – they are the guiding principles that shape every aspect of our work.
While regular office presence is essential, we offer adaptable work arrangements to support your needs.
Committed to fostering diverse and inclusive workplace for all.
To learn more about the NSW Ministry of Health and what benefits we offer, access our Employee Benefits Handbook.
About the role
With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we are enhancing health and wellness while developing your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.
The legal team at the NSW Ministry of Health provides legal services to the public health system, the Minister and the NSW Ministry of Health on all areas of law affecting the operation of the NSW public health system.
The Paralegal Officer will perform a wide variety of administrative and general legal tasks to support the Legal Officers in the legal team including, for example:
legal research,
assisting with litigation and policy / project matters as requested, and




providing Secretariat support to Committees of Review established to hear appeals by visiting practitioners under the Health Services Act ****.
For more information, please read the full Role Description.
This is a temporary role for up to two years. Whilst the role is full-time, the NSW Ministry of Health may consider part-time working arrangements for the right candidate.
About you
We are looking for confident, motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of the NSW Ministry of Health legal team. You will need to have great communication skills and be organised, efficient and be able to manage competing priorities.
Applicants will need to be currently studying law.
Closing Date: Sunday 18 October **** (11:59pm)
For role related queries or questions contact Patricia Marinovic, Principal Legal Officer at ****** and quote
REQ******
.
As an organisation we are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact ******
For more information about adjustments for individual needs, please visit the Adjustments for individual needs | I Work For NSW and Inclusive recruitment of people with disability | NSW Government




Our commitment to diversity and inclusion
At the Ministry of Health, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. For more information, please visit Diversity Inclusion Belonging.
If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit The Stepping Up Initiative.
To be eligible for employment in these roles you must be an Australian citizen, or a permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.
Additional information
This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
This is a temporary role and there may be opportunities for ongoing employment at grade.
For more information on applying visit the our career portal
Please note that the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.
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