As we celebrate our 51st year, our commitment as an employer is centred on prioritising our people and fostering a great home/work life balance.
Proudly standing as a leader in our field, we play a crucial role in shaping the future of healthcare in Australia. We provide flexible working arrangements with opportunities to advance your career, all within a supportive environment where our employees are truly valued.
                                                                   
The Role:

Opportunity for a Commercial Lawyer, responsible for providing comprehensive legal support, with a focus on reviewing and advising on commercial contracts, property leases and tender requests.  This role also involves managing standard contracting terms and conditions.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Document legal responses to third-party request and tender requests, ensuring compliance with legal standards and organisational policies
• Understand financial implications in commercial contracts and property leases
• Assist in managing and developing internal legal processes, including the contract and legal management system, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness
• In collaboration with senior stakeholders, maintain and manage the organisations standard terms of business
• Identify ways of improving systems and processes within your area of responsibility.
• Perform related duties and special projects as assigned by your manager to assist in ensuring the success of HCA
• Participate and comply with the company’s quality management systems and processes
• Work safely and in accordance with Healthcare Australia’s OHS policies and procedures.
• Maintain awareness of employee OH&S rights and responsibilities as defined in the HCA OH&S Manual
• Administration and general upkeep of the contract and legal management system

To be considered:

• You will have a Bachelor’s degree in Law and completed the PLT program
• Minimum of 3 years of post-qualification experience as a Lawyer, with a focus on commercial law
• In-depth and demonstrated knowledge of Australian commercial law, including contract and corporate law
• Experience in reviewing and negotiating property leases
• Ability to provide practical, commercially focused legal advice
• You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex legal concepts in a clear and concise manner
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with high attention to detail
• Proactive, self-motivated and pragmatic with the ability to work autonomously

About HCA:

Healthcare Australia (HCA) is Australia’s largest specialist healthcare recruitment and staffing provider. We are a large and diverse healthcare business with a strong presence in the staffing of nursing, community, allied and Crisis Response Management sectors in all States of Australia. 

Our Benefits:

• People-Centric Culture: Experience a workplace where people are at the heart of everything we do, guided by our core values.
• High-Quality Product: Work with a top-notch product, ensuring your efforts are backed by excellence
• Supportive Team: Thrive in a close-knit, friendly, and supportive team environment
• Continuous Development: Benefit from ongoing training and support with access to an education allowance to nurture your skills and career
• Hybrid Work: Enjoy flexible hybrid working conditions that empower work-life balance
• Generous Leave: Access extra leave (conditions apply) to recharge and rejuvenate and a day off for your birthday

Our Culture:    
  
We are a team working together, we never forget that we’re people-focused. We respect human relationships and aim to make a big difference in people’s lives across the country.  We embrace a culture of inclusivity and we align our actions with Our Values:  
  
We are accountable   |   We care |   We are team players   |   We are leaders | We understand your needs
  
Working for HCA will put you in a strategic position, with opportunities for career growth and development along with financial and non-financial benefits. Healthcare Australia will continue to grow at exponential levels over the next few years and offers significant career advancement opportunities for the successful applicant.
This is an opportunity to make your mark within a friendly, supportive, and growing organisation. Please apply with your current CV and cover Letter.
   
It is a requirement of HCA that all employees are double vaccinated for COVID.  Some roles that involve visiting clients or facilities may require you to have a booster.  If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the hiring manager
  
At HCA we are committed to embracing diversity and committed to providing a safe working environment.
  
To learn more about HCA:
www.healthcareaustralia.com.au
  
Only short listed candidates will be contacted