The Royal Melbourne Hospital – Parkville VIC

Join the RMH as a Senior Legal Counsel, providing practical, specialist legal advice to support the hospital's clinical and commercial operations.

Working closely with managers, Executives and stakeholders across the organisation, you'll advise on contracts, legislative and regulatory compliance, and the development of policies and procedures. Reporting to the Director of Legal Services, you'll also help identify and manage legal risks, deliver legal education and support the development of Legal Counsel and paralegal team members.

What you'll do

- Review, draft and negotiate commercial contracts, including procurement, construction, IT/software, funding and property agreements.
- Provide practical legal advice on compliance, governance, privacy, research, commercial, regulatory and medico-legal matters.
- Identify and manage legal risks, escalating sensitive or complex issues where required.
- Monitor legislative changes and advise Executives and stakeholders on their implications.
- Work collaboratively across the RMH and with external legal providers to deliver timely, clear and solutions-focused advice.
- Review policies and procedures, deliver legal education and mentor junior legal team members.
- Contribute to continuous improvement, maintain professional knowledge and support a safe, inclusive and psychologically safe workplace.

About You

You're an experienced legal professional who combines strong commercial expertise with sound judgement and a practical, solutions-focused approach. You're confident navigating complex legal matters,



negotiating contracts and providing strategic advice in a complex environment. You build trusted relationships with stakeholders, communicate clearly and work collaboratively to find effective solutions.

What you'll bring

- A law degree from an accredited Australian law school, admission as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Victoria, and an unrestricted Practising Certificate.
- At least 8 years' post-graduate experience in a mid-to-top-tier law firm or in-house legal team.
- Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial and corporate contracts.
- Strong legal research, statutory interpretation and strategic advisory skills.
- Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Desirable: Public healthcare or research sector experience, with knowledge of Victorian health legislation and regulatory requirements.

Perks of Working at RMH

- Meaningful Work
Make a real difference in the lives of patients, families and our community.
- Career Growth
Access learning, development, and diverse career opportunities.
- Supportive Culture & Belonging
Join in a diverse and values-led organisation built on kindness, collaboration and inclusion.
- Innovation




Help shape the future of healthcare through research, technology and new models of care.
- World-Class Excellence
Work alongside leading healthcare professionals at one of Australia's premier public hospitals, within the Parkville Precinct—one of the world's leading biomedical and research precincts.
- Enjoy great employee benefits
Salary packaging of up to $12,000 tax free and generous leave entitlements, including additional annual leave and a monthly accrued day off for eligible full-time staff (role/EBA dependent).
- Work in the Parkville Precinct
Work in the Parkville precinct with excellent public transport, onsite parking options and access to staff health services.

Our Commitment

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we work and are committed to fostering a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

As a child safe organisation, RMH are committed to the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of children and young people, in line with the Child Safe Standards

We are proud to be a workplace that champions diversity, inclusion and equality for our staff and communities we support, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities, and will provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

All appointments are made subject to satisfactory background and compliance checks, including a Criminal History Record Check (or equivalent), Working with Children Check and Immunisation assessment.

📌 Senior Legal Counsel (Melbourne)
🏢 The Royal Melbourne Hospital
📍 Melbourne