- Department for Health and Wellbeing – Governance Advisory Services – Legal and Legislative – Legal Officer (LE03)
- Salary: $108,903 - $116,737 – ($112,715 - $120,823 effective from 1 July 2026 pay period) – Full Time / Term Contract up to 12 months
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:
- Provide timely written and verbal legal advice on complex and sensitive matters to key decision-makers, including the Minister for Health and Wellbeing, the Chief Executive, and Senior Executives.
- Assist the Director and Senior Legal Officers of the Legal and Legislative Policy Unit to identify unresolved or emerging legal and legislative policy issues.
- Identify legal risks and recommend practical actions to manage exposure.
- Prepare high quality briefings, correspondence and legal documentation.
- Manage competing priorities with professionalism and agility, delivering high-quality outcomes in a dynamic environment, while maintaining strong record management practices and contributing to a collaborative, high-performing team culture.
- Liaise with the Crown Solicitor’s Office and coordinate legal instructions.
To be successful:
- You’ll have a Degree in Law, be an admitted legal practitioner and have a current practising certificate from the Law Society of South Australia. This is an essential minimum requirement.
- You bring significant experience as a legal officer, with a track record of consistently providing clear, timely advice in complex and sensitive matters. You have proven capacity to manage competing priorities, deliver outcomes in a fast-paced environment, and help build capability across a legal team.
- You have strong expertise in identifying, assessing and resolving complex legal, governance and policy issues, applying sound judgement and legislative interpretation. You can work autonomously, make sound decisions under pressure, and communicate confidently with senior leaders and diverse stakeholders.
- You are calm, professional and collaborative, with strong judgement and discretion. You build trusted relationships, support safe and inclusive workplaces, and model respectful practice when working with practitioners and executives.
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:
- A collaborative team environment, working alongside people committed to best practice and meaningful impact.
- Flexible work options and tailored arrangements to help you balance work and life.
- Recognition and growth, celebrating achievements and supporting development opportunities across SA Health.
- Health and fitness perks, including discounted Fitness Passport memberships and free flu vaccinations.
- Wellbeing support, including confidential Employee Assistance Program services for you and your family.
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.
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
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"
- A ‘National Police Certificate’ NPC (also known as a ‘Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check’ NCCHC) for employment involving no contact with vulnerable groups is required for this position (general employment).
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
Senior Legal Officer, Legal and Legislative Policy
Phone: 0477 434 997
E-mail: Scott.Hodges@sa.gov.au
Megan Finch
Senior Legal Officer, Legal and Legislative Policy
Phone: 087117 6706
E-mail: Megan.Finch@sa.gov.au
For substantive questions about the role, please contact Scott or Megan
Kirti Hasija
Business Manager, Governance Advisory Services
Phone: 08235 5908
E-mail: Kirti.Hasija@sa.gov.au
For administrative or process-related enquiries, please contact Kirtis
Application Closing Date
Saturday, 23 May 2026 – 11:55 PM
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