Job description
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) works in partnership with 15 National Boards to implement the national regulatory scheme for health professionals. The purpose of health practitioner regulation is to protect the public by ensuring that only health practitioners who have the skills, qualifications and knowledge to provide safe care are registered.
Reporting to the National Manager – Legal Services, the Senior Legal Advisor is to provide legal advice to key stakeholders across the organisation including but not limited to staff, Board and Committee members, and other relevant regulatory bodies for the purpose of ensuring the National Law is applied and administered in an effective and efficient manner in line with organisational policies and procedures. The role also acts as counsel in relation to litigation conducted by the various Boards and Ahpra.
We are recruiting for multiple full-time ongoing opportunities, based in any Ahpra location.
In this role you will:
- Provide legal advice and operate in accordance with legislation, regulations, and codes of practice relevant to the National Law.
- Conduct litigation and prosecution, brief, monitor and manage the engagement of legal firms and counsel to conduct litigation on behalf of Ahpra and the National Boards.
- Review the team’s current work practices and provide recommendations for process improvement which leads to a whole National legal service team improvement.
- Manage reviews and appeals referred to Tribunals and/or the Courts, instruct, coordinate and monitor the provision of services by external legal providers; draft and prepare court documents and liaise with external legal representatives.
Please see the role description for more information on key accountabilities – 
Role Description Senior Legal Advisor Legal Services L8.pdf
As the ideal candidate, you will demonstrate the following:
- Admission as a legal practitioner to any state or territory and holds or is eligible to hold an unrestricted practicing certificate.
- Advanced Diploma in Leadership and Management or equivalent and/or relevant leadership experience.
- Demonstrated legal skills and experience in administrative law including statutory interpretation, Ombudsman requirements, freedom of information and privacy.
- Outstanding legal, analytical, conceptual, and investigative skills particularly in relation to analysing evidence and reporting on complex issues.
What we offer:
- Work/life balance with the flexibility to work both in the office and at home – the best of both worlds.
- A friendly and supportive working culture with an active social club
- Discounted health insurance with Medibank Private
- Open plan workspaces in a 5-star rated building in a central location.
- Attractive salary of $145,868 per annum plus Superannuation
To apply:
- Click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your application.
- Your application must include a resume and a cover letter outlining your skills and experience relevant to the requirements in the position description.
- Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process
- For any queries or a confidential discussion regarding this position, please contact Kate Evans at [email protected] or Greta Driscoll at [email protected] using the subject line: Senior Legal Advisors – Professional Misconduct Unit enquiry via EthicalJobs.
Offer of employment is subject to successful background (pre-employment screening) and Criminal History checks.
Ahpra is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage people of all abilities to apply, particularly people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, and those who may experience diversity or disability related barriers in securing employment. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.
With respect, no agencies please.