The Opportunity

Join Ramsay Health Care Australia and take on a pivotal role influencing how we partner with health funds and the public sector. As part of our Legal team, you’ll be a trusted advisor to the Payor Relations function, shaping key commercial and strategic decisions that directly support the delivery of high-quality healthcare nationwide. This is a highly visible, impact-driven role where you’ll work closely with senior leaders, providing clear, pragmatic advice in a fast-paced and complex regulatory environment. If you enjoy operating at the intersection of strategy, risk and commercial outcomes - and want to make a meaningful difference - this is a fantastic opportunity to step into a role with real influence and purpose.

What You’ll Do

In this role, you’ll act as a true business partner-delivering strategic, commercially focused legal advice while supporting complex contracting, regulatory and stakeholder matters across the Payor Relations function. Key accountabilities include:

• Partnering closely with the Payor Relations team to provide strategic legal advice across health funds and public contracting matters.
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a broad range of agreements, including complex and business-critical contracts.
• Advising across regulatory, commercial, corporate, privacy, competition and dispute matters.
• Building strong, trusted relationships with stakeholders across the business, including hospital and corporate teams.
• Supporting the development and continuous uplift of legal risk management frameworks and strategies.
• Managing external legal counsel, including oversight of performance and cost.
• Contributing to the development of policies, templates and internal precedents.
• Providing practical legal input into key projects and initiatives to support informed decision-making.
• Mentoring and supporting junior team members where required.

What You’ll Bring

You’re a commercially astute legal professional with the ability to balance risk and outcomes, build strong relationships, and deliver clear, pragmatic advice within a complex and highly regulated environment.

Key skills and experience include:

• Admission as a solicitor in an Australian State or Territory.
• 8+ years’ post-admission experience in corporate/commercial law (top-tier/mid-tier and/or in-house).
• Strong experience across commercial contracting, regulatory frameworks and corporate law.
• An understanding of the healthcare landscape, particularly private health insurance (highly regarded).
• The ability to provide clear, concise and commercially focused legal advice.
• Strong stakeholder management capability, with the confidence to influence at senior levels.
• Excellent negotiation and legal drafting skills.
• A collaborative approach, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a broader team.

Benefits

• An attractive remuneration package, supported by a comprehensive range of benefits that recognise your contribution and promote your wellbeing.
• Opportunities for leadership and professional development, with clear pathways for career growth across Australia’s largest private healthcare provider.
• Access to an exclusive rewards program offering premium discounts and privileges with leading national and global brands.
• The chance to join a purpose-driven organisation at a pivotal time, where you can contribute to meaningful transformation and help shape the future of high-quality healthcare across the Ramsay network.

About Ramsay Health Care

Founded in 1964, Ramsay Health Care is Australia’s largest private hospital operator and a recognised global leader in healthcare delivery. Across the country, we operate 76 hospitals and 12 surgical centres, caring for more than 1.1 million patients each year with the support of over 30,000 dedicated professionals. Guided by our ethos, “People Caring for People,” we are committed to delivering exceptional patient care, building meaningful relationships, and driving continuous improvement and sustainable growth. In addition to our hospital network, Ramsay operates a growing community pharmacy network of more than 35 locations. Through our culture, The Ramsay Way, we place our people at the centre of everything we do - fostering collaboration, empowering teams, and achieving outstanding outcomes for patients and communities.

To Apply

All applications should include your CV outlining your experience and skills in line with the above. Applications close Thursday 30^th April 2026. Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety. Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com