Executive General Counsel

include: Providing frank, independent and solutions-focused counsel to the Chief Executive, Board, Board Committees and Executive leaders Contributing an enterprise-wide perspective to strategy, transformation, service development and major organisational decisions Leading Eastern Health’s legal strategy, legal risk and regulatory assurance arrangements Advising on statutory obligations, governance, delegations, probity, integrity and public sector accountability Leading legal strategy for major transformation initiatives, structural reform, partnerships, capital projects, digital initiatives and complex commercial arrangements Providing strategic oversight of significant disputes, litigation, coronial matters, regulatory action, investigations and critical incidents Advising on complex and high-risk employment, occupational health and safety, privacy, information access, insurance and medico-legal matters Building credible relationships with the Department of Health, regulators, integrity bodies, government agencies and other health-sector partners Leading and developing a high-performing legal team with clear priorities, strong service standards and an enterprise orientation Managing external legal providers and expenditure to ensure quality, consistency and value Strengthening legal literacy and decision-making capability across Eastern Health The Executive General Counsel will have the courage and independence to raise difficult issues and challenge constructively, including where advice may be unwelcome. Equally, they will understand how to work alongside leaders to develop practical solutions that protect the organisation while enabling safe, effective and sustainable healthcare. About you To be successful in this role, you will possess: A tertiary qualification in law and admission as an Australian legal practitioner A current Victorian practising certificate, or eligibility to obtain one Substantial senior post-admission experience at Executive General Counsel, senior in-house counsel, partner or equivalent level Extensive experience advising a Board, Chief Executive and senior executives within a large, complex and highly regulated organisation Exceptional enterprise judgement and the ability to integrate legal, clinical, commercial, ethical, government, stakeholder and reputational considerations Demonstrated leadership of significant organisational, commercial, regulatory, contentious or transformation matters A strong understanding of public sector governance, statutory decision-making, delegations, probity and assurance The ability to distil complex issues into clear choices, consequences and recommendations The credibility and confidence to influence, challenge and build alignment at Board and executive level Demonstrated professional integrity, independence, discretion and sound ethical judgement Strong emotional intelligence, composure and relational judgement in sensitive and high-pressure circumstances Experience leading and developing a high-performing legal function and strategically managing external legal providers Experience in health, government or another comparably complex regulated environment will be highly regarded This role calls for an accomplished legal executive who combines intellectual rigour and professional independence with pragmatism, courage and a genuine commitment to public service. Interested in joining us? If this opportunity feels like the right fit for you, we'd encourage you to apply and share what you can bring to the role. You must be eligible to work in Australia. Applications are reviewed as they are received, so we encourage early applications as the advertisement may close prior to the closing date.Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview, and all applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application. Appointment to this position is subject to a satisfactory National Police Check, compliance with mandatory vaccination requirements, including annual influenza vaccination, and evidence of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases where required. Our commitments We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability across the communities we serve and within our Eastern Health team.We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees.As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.We are shaping a culture that delivers exceptional care for our community, and an exceptional experience for all the people who make it possible. If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles. Please click here to view the position description Contact Name: Elham Mardjuki Contact Number: 0425 115 296 Contact Email: Elham.Mardjuki@easternhealth.org.au Job Posting End Date: 04/10/2026 Need help submitting your application? Contact the person listed in the advertisement or our Talent Acquisition team for support on (03) 9955 7555 (option 1) or talentacquisition@easternhealth.org.au, including discussing any adjustments you may require during the recruitment process. Our Values in Action: Respect for all | Safe and Welcoming | Partnering in care | Innovate, Learn and Lead