Legal Officer
Role Title: Legal Officer (REQ637299)
• Employment type: Full-time, up to 30 June 2026
• 35 hour working week, in a hybrid working environment
• Conveniently located in Sydney CBD, close to public transport
About this role
This role primarily involves providing advice and legal support to the Pharmacy Council of NSW, which manages the Pharmacy Ownership regulatory framework in NSW under Schedule 5F of the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (NSW).
In undertaking this role, there may be opportunities to provide advice and legal support to the 15 health professional councils in their work regulating registered health practitioners in NSW.
Legal Officer I - III, salary from $ 79,322 - $ 134,458 plus super and leave loading
For more information, read the full Role Description.
You may also wish to review the Pharmacy Council’s Guide (link here: The Guide | Pharmacy Council of New South Wales). This role involves providing legal advice on the type of applications referred to in the Guide. Also relevant is this recent decision of the Supreme Court of NSW (link to the decision: Blooms the Chemist Management Services Ltd v Pharmacy Council of NSW - NSW Caselaw).
How to apply
All applicants must review the role description and apply by submitting an up-to-date resume (up to 4 pages maximum) and cover letter (1 page maximum) which outlines your interest and motivation in applying for this role and highlights your relevant skills.
Experience in commercial law would be of particular value.
Additional information
• This is a NSW Health internal EOI and decisions will be made upon review of all submissions. Offers for this position are dependent on capacity to release the applicants from their current position/role. Please note the selection process will include an informal interview and work sample to determine your suitability.
• You can only be employed for a total period of up to 12 months via this expression of interest
• For more information on applying visit the Ministry of Health Career portal
For role related queries or questions please contact Bridget Andersons, Principal Legal Officer on bridget.andersons@health.nsw.gov.au and quote REQ637299.
Closing Date: 19 February 2026
Working at Health Professional Councils Authority
The Health Professional Councils Authority (HPCA) is an executive agency of the NSW Ministry of Health. We play an important role in protecting the health and safety of the public by supporting the 15 NSW Health Professional Councils in managing complaints about NSW health practitioners.
The position is based at the HPCA Pitt Street offices, located only a short walking distance from Central Station and Belmore Park. There are a number of facilities located within the building, including a food court, a rooftop garden, yoga and Pilates sessions, end of trip amenities, including bike storage. The HPCA upholds NSW Health CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
Benefits
• hybrid working arrangements, up to 2 days from home
• flex leave on top of annual leave
• great learning and development opportunities including LinkedIn learning
• employee support services
• fitness passport
Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At the HPCA we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply please visit The Stepping Up Initiative.
To be eligible for employment in these roles you must be an Australian citizen, or a permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.
Closing Date: 23:59pm on Thursday, 19 February 2026
