Description:
Townsville Hospital and Health Service, is the public healthcare provider for the government areas of Townsville, Burdekin, Charters Towers, Flinders, Richmond, Hinchinbrook and Palm Island. We operate 21 facilities from primary care in regional locations to highly specialised care at the main hospital.
Townsville University Hospital , the largest tertiary hospital in northern Australia, provides specialist referral services for 700,000 people living in the region.
We are planning and innovating for the future, advancing healthcare through impactful research, training tomorrow’s health sector workforce.
Are you ready to make a difference in public healthcare?
Townsville Hospital and Health Service offers a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic healthcare environment focused on innovation and excellence.
Our vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland and our purpose is "great care every day,".
Our values are:
Integrity | Compassion | Accountability | Respect | Engagement
We are seeking committed and passionate professionals to help us achieve our mission.
About the opportunity:
Position: Legal Support Officer
Vacancy: Fixed term temporary full-time, up to 2 years
Location: Townsville
About the role:
The Legal Support Officer will provide the Townsville Hospital and Health Service (Townsville HHS) Legal Services Unit (LSU) with skilled administrative support ensuring effective and efficient delivery of support services to meet the legal needs of the client.
Enjoy a generous remuneration package value up to $97,656 p.a. comprising:
- Salary range: $2950.00 to $3280.70 p.f. (AO3)
- Annual leave with 17.5% loading
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Plus
Salary Sacrificing ( https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/working-for-us/salary-and-benefits/salary-packaging )
options may be available
Your contributions will be valued and impactful.
Why Choose Us?
- Competitive salary and benefits: We offer attractive remuneration packages, including comprehensive health benefits, professional development opportunities, and generous leave entitlements (including long service, sick leave and carer's leave, cultural and bereavement leave, parental and reproductive health leave).
- Lifestyle and location: Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service region provide vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.
Requirements:
- Probation period may apply.
- Pre-employment checks will be conducted including criminal history clearance.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Apply now if you want to help us shape the future of healthcare while enjoying a fulfilling work-life balance.
Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact:
Jennifer Grant on (07) 4433 4***.
Applications close: Monday, 2 June 2025.
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.