Legal Claims & Risk Lead

Full-time, permanent opportunity at NSW’s largest private hospital

Safeguard legal, risk, & compliance operations to ensure the safety of patients & staff

Be part of our value-based, caring organisation, and enjoy NFP salary packaging benefits

Taking care of people is our reason for being   

At Adventist Healthcare caring for people is at the core of who we are. It’s what drives us to deliver exceptional outcomes for our patients and it’s a shared sense of purpose that extends to everyone who works here.

When you join our team, you’ll feel valued and supported by our strong commitment to learning, flexibility, great benefits and a positive culture of teamwork and cooperation.  

Some of the exceptional benefits we offer include

• As a not-for-profit, we offer salary packaging that can reduce the amount of tax you pay, which can leave you with thousands of dollars more in your pocket
• Up to 14 weeks paid parental leave
• Discounted gym membership for you and your family using Fitness Passport
• Great on campus amenities including cafés, gift shop, florist and even a hairdresser
• We have many other benefits as well, find out more when you meet us!

What you will be doing in this role

We are seeking an experienced Legal, Claims and Risk Lead to play a crucial role in managing clinical and corporate risk, claims management, mitigating liability, and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. This is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact on our organisation and contribute to the safety and well-being of our patients and staff.

In this role, you’ll help safeguard our legal, risk, and compliance operations by supporting risk management systems, overseeing critical legal documentation, and assisting with medico-legal processes. You'll ensure the organisation meets legal and regulatory requirements, while fostering a culture of safety and compliance and ensure robust risk management frameworks are in place. As the key liaison between internal teams and external legal partners, you’ll assist with claims management and medicolegal support.

Who we’re looking for

To succeed in this role, the ideal candidate will bring:

• A solid understanding of medical terminology, healthcare liability legislation, and regulatory requirements, with experience in a similar Legal or Risk Management role.
• Familiarity with claims management, litigation process and risk management systems, and experience working on multiple complex matters simultaneously.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships and handle stressful situations effectively.
• Exceptional written, organisational, and analytical skills.
• Familiarity with incident management reporting tools such as Riskman or IMS+ highly desirable
• Strong negotiation and interpretive skills.
• A relevant tertiary qualification in law, business, or risk management is highly desirable.

About Us

Adventist HealthCare owns and operates San Day Surgery, Hornsby, and the Sydney Adventist Hospital (fondly known as the San). The San is NSW’s largest private hospital.  Founded in 1903, we are proudly faith-based and have a proven history of being industry pioneers in ground-breaking research and delivering superior patient care. As a not-for-profit, we continually reinvest in cutting-edge technology and facilities, providing exceptional outcomes for our dedicated team of 2400+ staff members and the community we serve.

What To Expect

Successful candidates will be required to complete a range of pre-employment checks and assessments. These vary and could include professional references, functional questionnaire, a national police check, working with children check, vaccination evidence, among others.  

How To Apply

If you see yourself in this role, then we’d love to hear from you. Simply click on the ‘Apply’ button and we’ll keep you up to date on how your application is progressing.

Note that applications will be reviewed as they are received and progressed to interview and appointed if deemed suitable. Therefore, we encourage you to Apply Now to avoid disappointment.

If you would like to know more, then please feel free to contact our Talent Acquisition Partner, Olivia Jacobs on careers@sah.org.au. Please note that no applications via email will be accepted. 

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