Medico-Legal Advisor at ACT Health

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Aug, 26

Salary

136873.0

Posted On

28 May, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication, Engagement, Interpersonal, Relationship Building, Written Communication, Verbal Communication, Judgement, Strategic Thinking, Prioritisation, Complex Environment Management, Medico Legal Knowledge

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Employment Type: Full Time, Temporary 6 Months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency Classification: Senior Officer Grade C (PN 62871) Salary: $127,597 - $136,873 (Plus 12.5%25 Super) Location: Various, with hybrid work arrangements in place Section: Medico Legal Closing Date: 18th June 2026 What can we offer you: • Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital. • Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions. • Flexible working conditions. • Access to Employee Assistance Program. • Access to onsite Physiotherapists. • Access to onsite cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy and gift shop. About the Role: Are you a high-performing professional with strong communication and engagement skills? Would you like to work in a small, collaborative and values driven team? The Quality, Safety and Governance Division is looking for a Medico-Legal Advisor to join their team. In this role you will be responsible for the flow of information between the ACT Government Solicitor and our insurer the ACT Insurance Authority from a medico legal perspective. The role will also provide support to team members involved in medico legal processes across all CHS and assist with delivering education as required. We are seeking a motivated and adaptable professional who performs well in a small, collaborative team environment. We would like someone that has well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability to build and sustain effective working relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders. You will bring strong written and verbal communication skills, sound judgement, and the ability to think strategically while managing competing priorities in a complex environment. You will be joining a great team with terrific opportunities to work on challenging and complex issues – all of which matter to our local community. For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description. Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to: • Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check. To Apply: Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page Response to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description. ***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position*** Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person-centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website. Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply. If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Byron McCarthy at (02) 5124 9543 or at Byron.McCarthy@act.gov.au. #LI-DNI

Responsibilities

The role involves managing the flow of information between the ACT Government Solicitor and the ACT Insurance Authority from a medico‑legal perspective, while supporting team members across CHS in medico‑legal processes and delivering education as required.