The Health Care Complaints Commission is looking for a Paralegal
The Role
Are you looking for interesting and varied work in a dynamic and professional team? Are flexible work arrangements and training, development, and mentoring opportunities important to you?
We are looking for a Senior Legal Officer to join our Legal Services Division. This is a specialist team that prosecutes serious complaints against health care practitioners and conducts related reinstatement and appeal proceedings.
What can we offer you?
- Fantastic Clerk 3/4 full time, temporary (up to 2 years) opportunity.
- Salary range from $84,659 - $92,701 plus superannuation and annual leave loading
- Flexible working arrangements (including a hybrid work from home/office model, flexible start and finish times and accrual of flex leave)
- Great office location in Sydney CBD, close to Surry Hills and walking distance from Central station
- Access to our wellbeing initiatives such as Fitness Passport, Headspace subscription and more
- Access to unique growth and development opportunities
About us
The Health Care Complaints Commission (HCCC) is an independent statutory body that plays a central part in maintaining the integrity of the NSW health system, with the central purpose of protecting the health and safety of individuals and the community.
To learn more about the HCCC, please view our website here.
About the role
We are looking for a highly organised and motivated person to provide legal, project and administrative support to the HCCC’s Legal Services Division. Your work supporting our solicitors will include preparation of counsel briefs, preparing chronologies and documents, collating large and complex schedules, drafting correspondence, obtaining transcripts and exhibit material, attending on subpoenas and assisting with the Commission’s legal cost recovery work. You will be given opportunities to stretch yourself to develop your legal skills and gain valuable experience.
To learn more about the position, please view the Role Description
About you
To be eligible for this role, you will be undertaking or have completed tertiary legal/paralegal studies or have previous relevant experience. You will deliver work of a high quality within the timeframes imposed by the Tribunals or the solicitors you are supporting. You will be focussed on detail and proficient in all aspects of the preparation of legal matters, including conducting research. You will utilise technology efficiently and you will be able to prioritise and resolve competing demands in consultation with your manager. Most importantly, you will work well as part of a dedicated and enthusiastic team.
Essential Requirements
The HCCC has a unique and critical part to play in maintaining the integrity of the NSW health system. As such, it is an essential requirement that all prospective employees are able to carry out their duties in an honest and consistent way, with uncompromising adherence to strong moral and ethical principles and values.
To be eligible to apply for this position, applicants must have existing Australian work rights.
The successful applicant will be required to complete a Background Verification Check which includes a National Police Check (Criminal History) and qualification check.
How to apply
Applicants are required to submit an online application. This will include:
- Current resume / curriculum vitae (CV) (maximum 5 pages)
- A cover letter (no more than 2 pages) responding to these questions:
- Outline your relevant skills and experience that will equip you for this role.
- Outline your experience in managing a busy workload and competing demands. What techniques do you use to stay organised and meet competing priorities?
Closing Date: 10.00am Monday 20 July 2026
We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, LGBTIQA+ communities, and culturally and linguistically diverse communities. Workplace adjustments are available on request.
For any questions about the position, please contact Damien Hennessy, Legal Operations Manager at DHennessy@hccc.nsw.gov.au or 02 9219 7564.
For any questions about the recruitment process, please contact HCCC People & Culture at people@hccc.nsw.gov.au.
