Principal Legal Officer

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Mgr Lvl 5
Remuneration: $166,678 - $186,448 (plus super and leave loading)
Hours Per Week: 40
Requisition ID: REQ539055

The opportunity

Health Infrastructure (HI) is seeking a dynamic and experienced Principal Legal Officer to provide high-level legal services and expert advice across a range of critical matters. This is an exceptional opportunity to be at the forefront of legal decision-making in areas such as commercial and contract law, property transactions, planning, procurement, administrative law, organisational governance, and compliance. With a particular focus on property transactions, including purchases, disposals, compulsory acquisitions, leasing, licensing, and easements, this role is instrumental in shaping key outcomes for HI and NSW communities.

In this pivotal role, you will provide specialist, timely, and client-focused legal advice to support the General Counsel, senior executives, and staff at HI. This will include drafting, reviewing, and finalising transaction documents such as contracts for sale, agreements for lease, easement documents, and property acquisition agreements. As a trusted advisor, you’ll take ownership of legal matters, manage key stakeholder relationships, and drive outcomes that align with Health and Government objectives and timeframes.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to navigate complex legal challenges while working on initiatives that positively impact NSW communities. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, excel in providing innovative legal solutions, and enjoy working on significant property transactions, we want to hear from you.

This is a full-time ongoing position.

Please note that as Health Infrastructure is an organisation of NSW Health, the successful applicant must reside in NSW or be willing to relocate if appointed.

About us

Health Infrastructure delivers sustainable and innovative infrastructure solutions to meet the health care needs of NSW communities now and into the future. We collaborate with government and industry to transform public health facilities across NSW. Outside of health we contribute longer term benefits to NSW communities including the creation of jobs and increased opportunities for local businesses.

Benefits

When you join Health Infrastructure, you become part of a forward-thinking organisation that will offer you generous working conditions, flexible working options and a real commitment to advancing your professional development. Our competitive remuneration and benefits will be discussed with the successful candidate.

We are diverse and inclusive

Health Infrastructure is committed to building a diverse, inclusive and flexible workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, sexual orientation or disability. If you require specific arrangements or need any additional support during the application process, please let us know.

We know that flexibility works. It helps us develop effective, committed and high-performing teams and enables us all to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Our values and culture

Our people are united by our CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. We behave with integrity, treat others how we would like to be treated and are trusted advisors to our partners. Our people are proud of the legacy we are making in delivering sustainable, innovative solutions for NSW communities.