The Health Care Complaints Commission is looking for a Senior Legal Officer

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?

Full-time, Temporary opportunity (up to 12 months with potential for extension).
Salary range from $154,403 - $157,430 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

As Senior Legal Officer you will be responsible for the conduct of complex prosecution matters and appeals and assisting the Director of Proceedings in making determinations to prosecute. The Senior Legal Officer instructs counsel to act on behalf of the Commission and appears in appropriate matters, provides legal and policy advice in relation to complex or novel legal issues and supports the Senior Legal Counsel responding to information requests and reviews.

To learn more about the position, please view the Role Description

About you

Experience in litigation, with experience in advocacy, administrative law, and/or prosecutions.
Knowledge of the relevant legislation concerning the delivery/provision of health services in NSW, and disciplinary proceedings concerning registered health practitioners, or the ability to quickly acquire same.
Willingness to engage in mentoring and support to more junior staff.
Willingness to support the Leadership team with strategic and collaboration initiatives.

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 and hold a current NSW Practicing Certificate.

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:

1. Current resume / curriculum vitae (CV) (maximum 5 pages)

2. Cover letter outlining your relevant qualifications, skills and experience (maximum 2 pages)

The selection process will include a comparative assessment to assist in determining your suitability for the role. This will include a behavioural based interview and online testing.

A talent pool may be created from this recruitment action for ongoing and temporary roles of the same work classification that may become available for filling over the next 18 months.

Closing Date: 10.00am Monday 13 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 Esther Kwiet, Executive Director Legal Services and Director of Proceedings at EKwiet@hccc.nsw.gov.au.

For any questions about the recruitment process, please contact HCCC People & Culture at people@hccc.nsw.gov.au.

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