About Professional Services Review

Professional Services Review (PSR) is an Agency within the Health and Aged Care portfolio. Its work protects the integrity of Medicare, child dental benefits, and the pharmaceutical benefits programs (PBS). PSR is established under Part VAA of the Health Insurance Act 1973 and is committed to reviewing and investigating cases referred from Medicare.

PSR operates flexibly and values diverse perspectives. It welcomes applications from people of all genders, cultural backgrounds, mature age, and people with disabilities.

Role Overview

The Paralegal provides essential support as part of the Case Management Unit. Reporting to the Special Counsel, the Paralegal assists in managing the caseload of the Director and Associate Directors. You will work closely with PSR’s in-house legal team, offering guidance on procedural, legislative, and regulatory matters while ensuring high-quality document and record management.

You will set your own work priorities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness while working in a collaborative, small team environment.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist with cases at the Director or Associate Director’s review stage and support the Case Management Unit.
• Provide legal and administrative support including drafting decisions in line with PSR’s statutory framework and principles of administrative law.
• Draft correspondence for internal and external stakeholders, including the Chief Executive Medicare, PSR panel members, practitioners, and legal representatives.
• Manage electronic records and update case flow reports.
• Communicate with practitioners, lawyers, medical consultants, and PSR panel members.
• Conduct legal research and assist with managing external consultant processes, including contract drafting and monitoring spending approvals.
• Assist with Freedom of Information (FOI) requests, privacy and governance matters, and advise on the PGPA Act as required.
• Support the outsourcing of legal services in litigation matters by drafting spending approvals, managing files, and assisting with hearings under supervision.

Eligibility

• This vacancy is open to Australian citizens only.
• You must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Baseline security clearance.

What We Offer You

• Negotiable salary entry points
• Attractive 15.4% superannuation
• Free car parking at Brindabella Park
• Flexible working conditions
• Salary sacrificing options including superannuation
• Professional learning and development opportunities
• Support for diversity, good health, and wellbeing
• An engaged social club with activities to celebrate our people and build connections

Our office is located at Brindabella Park, ACT – just 10 minutes from the CBD. Enjoy on-site amenities including a dedicated gymnasium, sports facilities, cafe and restaurant dining, conference facilities, a childcare centre, and a vibrant calendar of social events.

To Apply

Please read the Candidate Information Kit for detailed information on this vacancy, key responsibilities, and selection criteria.

Submit your application to HREnquiries@psr.gov.au by the closing time and date advised in the Candidate Information Kit.

Your application must include:

• A pitch (maximum 750 words) outlining how your skills, knowledge, experience, and qualifications make you the best person for the job at the relevant classification level
• Your resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV), limited to a maximum of 3 pages
• An Applicant Cover Sheet. (More details)

RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. If you choose to apply under the scheme, please declare your disability and meet the minimum requirements.

Contact Details

Position Number:
20025842

Vacancy Number:
VN-0756365

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Contact: Jordan Sacco

Phone: 0458 710 317

Email: hrenquiries@psr.gov.au