Manager Legal Services

Position Title: Manager Legal Services
Classification/Grade: Clerk 11/12
Division/Branch: Legal Services
Location: Haymarket, NSW 2000
Employment Type: Ongoing
Salary: $154,231 – $178,369 plus Superannuation
Closing Date: 11.59pm 25 October 2026

Make a real impact in health care accountability.

Join the Health Care Complaints Commission (HCCC), an independent statutory body protecting public health and safety by prosecuting, resolving, investigating and assessing complaints about health care providers. We are committed to integrity, transparency, and fairness in all we do.

To learn more about the HCCC, please view our website.

About the Role

The Manager, Legal Services, will lead and manage a team to carry out a range of legal functions consistent with the Commissions obligations under the HCC Act.

To learn more about the position, please view the Role Description here.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• a law degree and eligibility for admission as a barrister or solicitor of the Supreme Court of NSW
• extensive litigation experience with an emphasis on advocacy and administrative law
• experience managing a team and leading change
• excellent verbal and written communication skills, advocacy skills and analytical ability
• ability to prioritise work and meet specific deadlines

Essential Requirements

To be eligible to apply for this position, applicants must have existing Australian work rights.

Applicants must also hold a current NSW Practicing Certificate.

Given the HCCC’s unique and critical role in maintaining the integrity of the NSW health system, it is essential that all prospective employees are able to carry out their duties in an independent, honest and consistent manner with uncompromising adherence to strong moral and ethical principles and values.

The successful applicant will be required to complete a Background Verification Check which includes a National Police Check (Criminal History) and Qualification check.

Why Work With Us

• Salary range from $154,231- $178,369 plus superannuation and annual leave loading.
• Hybrid and flexible work options
• Convenient CBD location
• Access to our wellbeing initiatives such as Fitness Passport, Headspace subscription and more!

How to Apply

Applicants are required to submit an online application, including:

• an up-to-date resume
• a cover letter (Maximum 2 pages)
• addressing the two targeted questions below:

1. Describe your experience of managing a team in a complex and high volume environment. What was required to be successful in this role?
2. The Commission continues to strengthen and improve the way in which it prosecutes matters. Describe your experience of influencing and developing changes within an organisation to improve outcomes. What challenges did you experience and how did you overcome these?

The selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist hiring managers in determining your suitability for the role.

A talent pool may be created from this recruitment for ongoing and temporary roles of the same work classification that may become available for filling over the next 18 months.

For more information, please contact:
Brianna Butt
Acting Executive Director Legal Services and Director of Proceedings
Email: bbutt@hccc.nsw.gov.au

The Commission is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

We value diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from LGBTQI+, diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and people with disability.

If you require an adjustment during the recruitment process, we welcome hearing from you. Please contact the People & Culture Team at people@hccc.nsw.gov.au