Graduate Lawyer

The Department of Health has an exciting full time, fixed term temporary opportunity for a Graduate Lawyer to join our Legal Services Branch in Brisbane CBD!
In this role, the Graduate Lawyer will assist in the delivery of timely legal services across the Department across all legal areas, offering an understanding of the legislative and other legal and policy frameworks for public healthcare in Queensland.Key Responsibilities: Contribute to the formulation of corporate policy and the implementation of policy directives, and also work relevant to major/complex projects.Communicate effectively (verbally and in writing), clearly and succinctly with a diverse client group, in a variety of settings, with legal accuracy and a practical, fit for purpose, customer focus.Prioritise workloads in accordance with client agreed timeframes and overall Legal Branch objectives, recognising that legal tasks may need to be completed urgently.Collaborate with more senior lawyers in the management of legal matters.Drive, develop, implement and maintain appropriate systems to ensure continuous improvement in the delivery of cost-effective legal services for the Department in accordance with Queensland public sector governance and policy requirements.Adhere to defined service quality standards, health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken to ensure high quality, safe services, and workplaces.Participate in and maintain a proactive approach to self-development, including:achievement of CPD points (including the minimum required for maintaining a practising certificate with the Queensland Law Society); andQueensland Health's performance management and development framework and any feedback processes.Comply with relevant directives, policies and standards including:Legal Branch Client Charter; andapplicable Queensland Health policy framework documents.About us The Department of Health is responsible for the overall management of the public health system in Queensland. We are an organisation that strongly believes in the need to work with people who value the goals of our organisation and who will thrive in our workplace. Working at the Department of Health is about making a difference.
The Legal Branch forms part of the Corporate Services Division and is responsible for providing legal services to the Minister for Health, Mental Health and Ambulance Services and Minister for Women, the office of Director-General and Deputy Directors-General and other Departmental offices and business units.
Flexible working arrangementsCareer training and developmentA fast-paced, challenging and supportive environmentCompetitive salary + generous superannuation and leave loadingHow to apply To apply for this opportunity:
Please submit your resume (including the details of two referees), andA cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining your skills and experience relevant for this role.Further informationWe are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies.
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