Experienced Health Lawyer (6-10 PAE)

About the Role

The Advocacy and Impact business unit exists to champion, protect and enhance the professional lives of our members. We do this through evidence-based advocacy, practical education, impactful research, sustainability leadership, philanthropic investment and a trusted public voice for the medical profession.
This role is responsible for contributing to this by assisting in developing, maintaining and delivering medico-legal content to support education of members and changes to health-related legislation, regulation and policy.

The role requires a deep understanding of the medico-legal and health landscape in Australia with proven ability to write and deliver high quality medico-legal content in submissions to external bodies and educational material for members.

This unique opportunity would suit someone looking to develop and broaden their legal career outside of a traditional law firm trajectory. Our preference would be a Sydney based candidate, but we are open to location for the right person. The role is permanent, full-time with hybrid working arrangements.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and Deliver Medico-Legal Education

• Research and analyse contemporary medico-legal topics affecting doctors.
• Develop educational content across a range of formats, including presentations, webinars, articles, videos, podcasts and online resources.
• Deliver engaging presentations and educational sessions to members and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and key stakeholders to produce high quality resources.

Support Advocacy and Policy Development

• Conduct legal, regulatory and policy research on emerging healthcare and medico-legal issues.
• Draft submissions, discussion papers, briefing notes, articles and other advocacy materials.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments impacting medical practitioners.

Contribute to Strategic Outcomes

• Provide expert legal and medico-legal advice to support organisational priorities.
• Support senior leaders, including the Chief Medical Officer and Advocacy leadership team, with research and policy initiatives.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• A minimum of 6-10 years’ PAE in medical / health related law – either from a private practice or in-house legal / advisory role. Knowledge lawyers will also be considered if they have specialised or practised in this specialist area of law.
• Hold a current unrestricted practising certificate in the relevant jurisdiction, together with a Bachelor of Law (or equivalent).
• Demonstrate strong technical legal skills, with an awareness of law reform across medico-legal / health regulatory sector.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent research, analysis and problem-solving capability.
• Confidence to prepare, deliver and present medico-legal content.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Prior policy experience would be advantageous, although not essential.
• Broader insurance sector experience will also be considered.

Why work at Avant?

• Discount of 25% on Private Health Insurance and free Salary Continuance Insurance.
• We value our people by offering an inclusive workplace with flexible work, career development and internal mobility opportunities.
• Your career development is our priority and we have a variety of learning and development programs that will support you in your career.
• We offer support to our people via Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Wellbeing programs, Tertiary Education Sponsorship and Support.

If you would like to learn more about this role, please contact Camilla Overall, Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner on camilla.overall@avant.org.au. To be considered for this role, you must apply directly via the link.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Avant supports doctors so they can serve Australia's diverse communities. Having diversity in our workforce brings valuable perspectives and strengthens our ability to support healthcare professionals.
We therefore welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, and those with caring responsibilities.

Our inclusive workplace is somewhere everyone can succeed.

Ready to join us? If you're passionate about supporting Australia's healthcare professionals, we'd love to hear from you. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please don't hesitate to contact us at careers@avant.org.au