The Team

Legal Services supports the management and delivery of legal services to the Department of Health, Tasmanian Health Service and Ambulance Tasmania (One Health). We manage the provision of legislative review, contract review and legal support services to the Minister for Health, Secretary, Deputy Secretaries, Executive, Strategic Executive and other One Health stakeholders regarding legal policy issues for the health system including statewide and national issues and developments.  

The Role

• In collaboration with key stakeholders across the Department of Health and other Government Agency officers, providing advice to support legislative review, including preparing or coordinating relevant legal policy advice, Minutes, Cabinet submissions, Parliamentary Papers, instructions to the Office of Parliamentary Counsel and other documentation.
• Conducting research, investigations and undertaking analysis into emerging legal issues and issues and prepare advice to the General Manager of Legal Services and the Secretary and formulating correspondence to the Solicitor-General as required.
• Assist with managing the Department’s legal liability claims, in consultation with the Office of the Solicitor-General where appropriate and provide an advisory service to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions and the Agency’s insurers in matters relating to such claims.

You will need

• Demonstrated experience in, and understanding of, the processes involved in the development and review of legislation, the formulation of legislative proposals and the delivery of legal support services across a diverse range of complex and sensitive legal and legislative matters in a multi-stakeholder environment.
• Highly developed understanding of legislative interpretation, complaint handling and dispute resolution processes across a diverse range of complex and sensitive legal and legislative matters in a multi‑stakeholder environment.
• Demonstrated capacity to prepare documentation to a high level and provide accurate and well-structured drafts of complex interpretative material and liaise effectively with regard to complex legal issues with internal and external stakeholders, including an ability to represent the Department and to influence outcomes across a range of forums.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Why Tasmania

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.

Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

Details of appointment

Permanent full time, day worker position, working 72 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible in Hobart.

*Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary

$111,754 to $126,579 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2025.

Benefits available to eligible candidate

• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Tertiary qualifications in law

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties: 

• Senior Legal Adviser Band 6.docx

Application Guide:  

• Applicant Guide.docx

How to apply

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

*applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role

For more information

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Donna Rowan
Executive Officer
(03) 6166 3700
donna.rowan@health.tas.gov.au 

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Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.