Head of Legal Counsel - Strategy Risk Planning and Performance

$166,678 - $186,448 + 11.5% super salary packaging | Permanent Full Time | District Executive office Warrawong | REQ567260 | Grade: Health Manager Level 5 | Applications close: 4 May 2025


Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.


The Head of Legal provides specialist legal and strategic advice on the management and direction of major litigation, as well as high level professional legal services, including advice in respect of all aspects of legislation to the Executive team.


For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here.


A little about us.


From Helensburgh in the north to North Durras in the south, ISLHD covers an area of 5,687 square kms. That’s 5,687 square kms of beautiful beaches, coastal cycling tracks, lush rainforests, incredible bushwalks and friendly people. The region is also host to many annual food, wine and arts festivals and events.


Located on Dharawal and Yuin Country, ISLHD operate seven hospital sites, employ over 8,500 staff and provide community health services across 58 locations. Commute times are short, childcare and schooling options are plentiful, and Sydney and Canberra are close by.


Benefits of working with ISLHD.


We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:


Allocated Days Off (ADO) – once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)
Salary packaging – less tax and more take-home pay
Novated leasing – lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)
Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families
Discounted health insurance is available through a number of different private health insurance providers. Talk to your provider today for more information
Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities

Apply now by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the selection criteria within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:


Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category B role.
Relevant tertiary qualifications in law from an Australian tertiary institution or a comparable overseas qualification, or relevant equivalent experience, plus a current Australian jurisdiction practising certificate (or evidenced entitlement to hold such a practising certificate).

ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.


ISLHD is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.


Need more information or help applying?


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For role-related queries or help applying, contact Mark Garrick at Mark.Garrick@health.nsw.gov.au Read more