• Great opportunity for a savvy commercial lawyer to join the national regulator of registered health practitioners.
• Melbourne CBD with easy access to all public transport;
• Highly supportive team and exciting, varied work; and
• Excellent salary and opportunities for development and mentoring.

About Ahpra

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.

About your role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented lawyer to join our high performing in-house Corporate Legal team to provide pragmatic advice to support Ahpra’s work.

This is a full time, permanent role based in our National Office in Melbourne.

Reporting to the Corporate Counsel, this role supports the Corporate Legal Unit by working collaboratively across all areas including procurement, privacy, delegations, intellectual property and corporate governance.

In this role you will:

• Review and negotiate commercial contracts, including for procurement (IT and non-IT), data sharing, and professional services.
• Assist in the management of Ahpra and the National Boards’ delegations framework.
• Provide advice on privacy issues, including working with internal stakeholders to develop privacy impact assessments.
• Provide legal advice and operate in accordance with legislation, regulations and codes of practice relevant to the National Law and Ahpra’s corporate activities.
• Research legal information using primary and secondary sources.
• Assist with the preparation and drafting of agenda and meeting papers.

As the ideal candidate, you will have:

• Degree in law (LLB/JD);
• Current practising certificate issued by an Australian State or Territory authority and at least 2 years post-admission experience;
• Experience reviewing and drafting commercial contracts;
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills; and
• Ability to prioritise work and perform well under pressure.

What we offer:

• A friendly and supportive working culture with an active social club
• Discounted health insurance with Medibank Private and discounted gym memberships
• Great work/life balance
• Flexible working options, with a balance of remote working and in the office.
• Attractive salary commensurate with experience (applicants that hold an unrestricted practicing certificate will be eligible for a level 5 role).  

Role Description: Role Description - Lawyer - Corporate Legal - L 4 or 5 - January 2022.pdf

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 [email protected] using the subject line: Lawyer - Corporate Legal enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Offer of employment is subject to successful background (pre-employment screening) and Criminal History checks.

Ahpra requires all employees to comply with Ahpra policies, including the COVID-19 Vaccination policy and Flexible working policy.

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.