Legal Counsel

Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

• Permanent Appointment
• Full Time 1.0 EFT with ADO
• Administrative Officer, Grade 4
• Great Staff Benefits

About the role

Reporting to the Divisional General Counsel, the position assists in the delivery of sophisticated and pragmatic legal services to Bayside Health and its staff. Legal Counsel will provide legal services, advice and education on a wide range of legal matters, including legal aspects of clinical operational dimensions of hospital and health service functions. The Legal Counsel will also play a role in helping to develop and deliver organisation-wide responses to clinical, operational and commercial issues that have legal dimensions. Such assistance will involve:

• Contract analysis and negotiation; 
• Advice on individual and organisational compliance with legislative, regulatory and professional obligations; 
• Litigation and advocacy in all Victorian and Commonwealth courts and tribunals; 
• Policies, guidelines and procedures 
• Other legal services as requested. 

About you

• Admitted as an Australian Legal Practitioner and hold a Practicing Certificate
• Demonstrated experience in delivery of pragmatic legal advice
• Strong legal research and statutory interpretation skills
• Knowledge of the health sector and its legal challenges. 

Benefits

• Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing through Maxxia.
• On-site Car & Bike Parking (Subject to Availability)
• Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport Health and Fitness.
• Child Care Services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services

If applicable, specify specific requirements that you require in the cover letter or CV.

Any queries please contact David Ruschena, General Counsel, Bayside Health on [email protected]

Applications Close: 11pm AEST, Sunday 25th October 2026

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.