Role Title: Paralegal (REQ586512)
- Employment type: Full-time, Ongoing
- 35 hour working week, in a hybrid working environment
- Conveniently located in Sydney CBD and Gladesville, close to public transport
About this role
The Paralegal is responsible for providing paralegal and administrative services to support the work of the Health Professional Councils Authority’s legal team in ensuring compliance with the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (NSW).
Crown Clerk 5/6, salary from $ 99,938 - $ 110,271 plus super and leave loading.
For more information, read the full Role Description.
What you'll be doing
- Provide high quality paralegal, clerical and administrative services to support an effective legal function
- Deliver a range of paralegal functions including preparation of correspondence, template documents and straightforward court and tribunal documents for review by legal officers, and undertake legal research
- Deliver a wide range of clerical support functions including records management, document compilation and distribution, file preparation for meetings, compilation of briefs to counsel and document bundles for hearings, workflow tasks and data entry with a high level of accuracy and reliability
- Liaise with and communicate information to practitioners and other stakeholders including counsel, court and tribunal staff, indemnity insurers and legal representatives.
- Collect and compile information, and prepare and record documentation and correspondence in line with organisational records and information management policies, including accurately entering data into the case management system to support information flow and to inform decision making
- Conduct short and straightforward attendances in courts and tribunals including for returns of subpoenas.
About you
- Undertaking legal qualifications and / or experience working in a legal office with demonstrated understanding of relevant legal processes and familiarity with legal terminology
- Awareness of the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (NSW), and other relevant legislation
How to apply
All applicants must review the role description and submit a copy of your resume and a statement in response to the two targeted questions below. Your response to the two questions should be contained to one page.
If you do not include responses to the below questions your application will not be considered.
Target Questions (1 page maximum) - note If you do not include a response to the below questions your application will not be considered.
1. Thinking about a past role, tell us how you balanced the need to work to tight deadlines, within set budget, while maintaining high work standards?
2. Could you describe the software applications which may be used in this role? What is your level of experience and skill in using these and how have you used them in the past?
For role related queries or questions please contact Bridget Andersons, Principal Legal Officer on bridget.andersons@health.nsw.gov.au or Elise McHugh, Principal Legal Officer on elise.mchugh@health.nsw.gov.au and quote (REQ586512)
Closing Date: 3 August 2025
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 two locations. The first is 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 second location is the HPCA Gladesville offices, located in the grounds of the Old Gladesville Hospital. Free parking is available, as is access to nearby bus routes.
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.
Additional information
This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
For more information on applying visit the Ministry of Health Career portal.
Please note the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role
Applications Close: 11.59pm Sunday 3rd August 2025