Legal Officer
SA Health
Job reference: 936046 Location: 5000 - RUNDLE MALL Job status: Long Term Contract Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Role Details: Come and join the team in SA Health's Legal and Legislative Policy Unit as a high impact Legal Officer, where your expertise will support decisions that help shape South Australia's health system. Working as a trusted adviser in a small, highly skilled team, you will operate in a diverse and intellectually stimulating environment to provide legal and legislative policy advice and contribute to governance and policy matters to support the delivery of legal, insurance and governance advisory services across SA Health. The role offers exposure to a broad range of legal matters, strong professional development opportunities, and the chance to work alongside experienced and dedicated public sector professionals. Your advice will inform and support key decision-makers across SA Health, and your work will be visible, valued, and genuinely meaningful. If you are driven by purpose, thrive under pressure, and are eager to contribute to public sector excellence, this is a rewarding opportunity to grow your career while making a real impact and contributing to better health outcomes for the community. In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
To be successful:
If this sounds like you, then we encourage you to apply. Please refer to pages 3-4 of the role description for further details on the essential minimum requirements. Why you'll love it here - benefits that matter: We know a great career is about more than the work you do. It is also about feeling supported, valued, and able to thrive. At SA Health, you will enjoy:
About Us: The Department for Health and Wellbeing assists the Minister for Health and Wellbeing to set the policy framework and strategic directions for SA Health. The Department supports the delivery of public health services, formulates health policy, facilitates public and consumer consultation on health issues, and monitors the performance of South Australia's health system by providing timely advice, research and administrative support. The Legal and Legislative Policy Unit sits within the Governance Advisory Services branch of SA Health's Strategy and Governance Division. The Legal and Legislative Policy Unit facilitates the provision of Legal, Governance, and Insurance advice to the Minister for Health and Wellbeing; the Chief Executive of the Department for Health and Wellbeing; the Executive Director, Governance Advisory Services; and all SA Health Staff. We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best. Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 936046 Criminal History Screening Requirement"
Immunisation Risk for this position is Category C (minimal patient contact). SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace. Enquiries: Scott Hodges Saturday, 23 May 2026 - 11:55 PM Attachments
Applications close: 23/05/2026 11:55 PM Flexibility Statement
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