is now recruiting for

General Counsel

Applications close midnight, Sunday 1st March 2026.

Overview

Ozcare was established as a Special Work of the St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland in 1996. The Society, as a lay Catholic organisation, aspires to live the gospel message by serving Christ in the poor with love, respect, justice, hope and joy, and by working to shape a more just and compassionate society.

With 25 locations and 600 staff, we started our journey; to help seniors and people with disability stay in their own homes as long as possible, to help the disadvantaged get back on their feet, to provide respite services to carers looking after loved ones, and to offer homely aged care facilities to our oldest Australians.

Nearly 30 years on, with 51 locations and the support of over 4,700 staff and 120 volunteers, we proudly deliver services to thousands of Queenslanders every day.

To this day, our purpose is to improve our clients’ quality of life through the delivery of personalised health and human services in the spirit of the St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland.

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Mission

Inspired by the Vincentian spirit, Ozcare commits to supporting our clients to live their best lives through the provision of compassionate, professional and personalised, aged care, community and health services.

Values

Our values form the basis of our culture and guide everything we do. We are committed to embedding these values throughout Ozcare.

RESPECT – Serving all regardless of belief, ethnic or social background, health and gender.
INTEGRITY – The courage to do what is right for our clients, colleagues and our organisation.
COMPASSION – Welcoming and serving all with care and understanding, and without judgement.
EMPATHY – Enhancing the lives of our clients through the delivery of personalised care and support.

Ozcare’s CEO & Board

Kevin Mercer
Chief Executive Officer

Robert Baker
Chairman

Christine McMillan
Non-Executive Director

Dr Minjae Lah
Non-Executive Director

John Hollamby
Non-Executive Director

Peter Driver
Non-Executive Director

David Masters
Non-Executive Director

Peter Dougherty
Non-Executive Director

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About the Role

General Counsel

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As the General Counsel, you will establish and lead Ozcare’s legal function, providing strategic legal advice and corporate governance support across the organisation, with related activity in risk management, regulatory compliance, and insurance management.

Key Responsibilities

Legal Advisory

Provide strategic legal guidance to senior stakeholders and business units, ensuring alignment with Ozcare’s values.
Deliver timely, accurate and pragmatic advice on legal, regulatory, and corporate governance matters.
Assist the business to identify and manage legal risks across contracts, operations, and claims.
Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements across the organisation, including property, government, and general commercial contracts.
Develop and deliver legal education resources and presentations for staff.
Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to enable effective decision-making.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance legal and governance processes.

Governance and Secretarial

Assist the senior leadership in ensuring that all operations comply with relevant legal, regulatory and governance standards.
Conduct regular reviews of Ozcare’s governance framework and policies.
Support the Company Secretary, CEO and Board in coordinating AGMs, Board, and Committee meetings, including agendas, papers, minutes, and action tracking.
Support the Company Secretary to fulfil statutory and regulatory obligations, including maintaining accurate corporate records and registers.

Leadership and Culture

Establish and develop a legal and governance team to advise and support the organization in meeting its strategic goals.
Lead a culture of safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
Model and promote Ozcare’s mission and values in all interactions and decisions.
Provide calm, authoritative leadership during times of change and pressure.
Undertake other duties as directed by the Chief Executive Officer.

Key Selection Criteria

Qualifications and Experience

Tertiary qualification in law and admission to practice in Australia.
Current practising certificate.
Minimum 10 years post-admission experience in corporate and commercial law; experience in key operational areas such as aged care, property or construction law highly desirable.
Proven ability to provide strategic legal and governance advice at a senior level.
Demonstrated leadership in legal, risk, and compliance functions.
Strong understanding of Australian corporate law, governance, and regulatory requirements.
Ability to build effective relationships with Board, executive, and operational teams.

Leadership & Behavioural Capabilities

Strong alignment with Ozcare’s mission and values, fostering integrity and excellence.
Exceptional communication, influence, and engagement skills.
Resilience and emotional intelligence, with the ability to lead calmly under pressure.
Collaborative leadership style focused on partnership and service excellence.
Strategic, commercially astute, and operationally disciplined.

Additional Requirements

National Police Certificate or NDIS Worker Screening Check
Blue Card
Must not be disqualified from managing corporations under the Corporations Act 2001.

How to Apply

To be considered, please provide the following information in your online application, for the assessment of your suitability:

A short (no more than two pages) statement focusing on how you align with the core accountabilities outlined in the role statement below.
Your current CV highlighting your relevant experience, qualifications, and achievements.

We are committed to inclusive and diverse practices, including recruitment and selection which ensures people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, women, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have equal opportunity to apply and participate.

Candidates who represent diverse backgrounds are encouraged to submit an application.

If you need assistance with your application, including reasonable adjustments that can be made to support your involvement, please reach out to us.

Applications close midnight, Sunday 1st March 2026.

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