Deputy General Counsel (Commercial Law)

This role leads the commercial law function of the organisation, partnering and advocating to influence decision making and deliver sustainable solutions.

The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Deputy General Counsel (Commercial Law) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 14 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.

You will

• Lead and manage the commercial law functions of the Office of the General Counsel, providing professional support, coaching and direction
• Triage and allocate incoming requests for legal advice in conjunction with the Deputy General Counsel (Health and Administrative Law)
• Lead in the development, design and implementation of legal strategies to manage instances of long-term and organisation wide effects
• Represent the organisation in governmental proceedings, by advocating and defending its interests

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• Tertiary degree in Law and eligibility for admission as a solicitor or barrister in Queensland or High Court of Australia or agreed equivalent
• Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
• Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)

Benefits

• Flexible work options
• Career Development
• Salary Packaging
• Modern Facilities
• Diverse Work Culture
• Research Opportunities
• 12.75% super
• 17.5% leave loading

Salary

• Temporary full time (three months, with the possibility of extension)
• Base salary ranging from $5,986.60 - $6,334.60 per fortnight

About us

The Office of the General Counsel (OGC) acts on behalf of GCHHS and provides legal advice and services to management and staff across a broad range of legal issues in a coordinated and cost-effective manner. It serves as a resource for informed decision-making and creative problem-solving to facilitate the health service's pursuit in of its mission to be a leader in compassionate, sustainable, highly reliable healthcare.

The OGC is situated within the Executive Division of Corporate Affairs. However, for the purpose of providing independent legal advice to GCHHS as a statutory corporation, upon instruction from stakeholders across the health service, the OGC is a discrete and independent functional unit.

About Gold Coast Health

• Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
• Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
• More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
• Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
• Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
• A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
• Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong

How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your application by Thursday, 20 August 2026

Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.

Job Ad reference: GC689736

Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.