Principal Lawyer - Employment and Health Law/General Legal Practice

We're seeking a passionate and experienced Principal Lawyer to provide expert legal advice and advocacy on employment and health law matters within Metro North Health's Legal Services team. This high-impact position helps support safe and effective workforce management practices in Queensland's public health system.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Delivering independent, high-level legal advice on complex employment and workplace relations matters.
• Acting as an advocate in court and tribunal proceedings involving employee relations.
• Advising on internal workplace investigations in alignment with organisational policies and legal requirements.
• Providing expertise in compliance, risk analysis, and other legal factors affecting employment and health law in a public hospital setting.
• Building collaborative relationships with stakeholders to support informed decision-making.

This is a permanent full-time or part-time opportunity, with negotiable hours to fit your needs. Located in Herston, you'll work as part of a values-driven team within Metro North Health.

To excel in this role, you will bring:

• Extensive expertise in employment and health law, supported by a proven ability to independently manage complex legal matters.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the capacity to provide pragmatic and fearless legal advice in high-pressure environments.
• Proficiency in advocacy, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement.
• A commitment to professionalism and high-calibre legal service delivery.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build strong relationships across the organisation.

• Flexible work arrangements, including part-time hours if negotiated.
• Competitive salary: $155,432 to $164,467 annually (plus super and leave loading).
• Collaborative team culture within a world-class health service.
• Leadership opportunity with meaningful impact across Metro North Health.
• Career progression within Queensland's largest and most innovative health service.

Metro North Health is Queensland's healthcare leader, delivering excellence in clinical care, workforce wellbeing, teaching, and research. We service the largest health catchment in Australia, bringing the finest medical expertise, cutting-edge tools, and innovation to the table.

Our commitment to respect, teamwork, compassion, and continuous improvement drives our delivery of exceptional service to our patients, staff, and community

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please ensure you provide the following:

• A current CV or resume, including referees who can provide information about your work performance and conduct.
• A suitability statement (maximum two pages) addressing how you meet the key accountabilities outlined in the role description.

Applications close Monday, 31 August 2026. 

For enquiries regarding the role, please contact:
Sarah Neideck
General Counsel
📞 Phone: 07 3647 9***

Take the next step in your legal career and make a real difference in one of Australia's leading healthcare organisations. Apply today!