Principal Legal Officer

1 day ago


Brisbane, Australia Queensland Government Full time

**About the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions:
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) represents the State of Queensland in criminal cases. The ODPP's significant responsibility is to prosecute criminal matters in the High Court of Australia, Court of Appeal (Qld), Supreme Court, Mental Health Court, District Court, the Childrens Court of Queensland, and the Magistrates Court (in limited locations and matters).

About your opportunity:
There is one temporary flexible full-time and one temporary flexible part-time position available.

As a Principal Legal Officer the incumbent will:
Contribute to the development and implementation of a review framework for the review of historical criminal cases and associated forensic DNA evidence, from the perspective of the role of the ODPP and in accordance with relevant legislative requirements and guidelines.
Undertake complex legal review work associated with prosecuting historical criminal cases, considered closed, but under review, as a result of the Commission of Inquiry into the Forensic DNA Testing.
Supervise and provide guidance to legal support officers, and other administrative support staff tasked with supporting the legal review activities.
Develop and maintain productive working relationships and partnerships with relevant stakeholders, Courts, the legal profession, victims and their families, as well as chamber-based staff.
Work as part of a small, discrete team of legal professionals to deliver time sensitive outputs, in a sensitive, complex and contentious legal environment.

Knowledge of the concept of DNA testing and analysis, in the context of prosecuting criminal cases in the superior courts.
Demonstrated capabilities in stakeholder engagement and communication, with an ability to communicate effectively across a broad range of stakeholders - from the Judiciary to victim, witness, and their families.
Effective leadership style/approach, and the ability to supervise legal professionals and administrative support staff to delivery on time sensitive, complex and critical legal review work.
Knowledge and applied understanding of legal and professional ethics and integrity, as well as a knowledge and respect for diversity inclusion, cultural capability and trauma informed approaches.

Mandatory qualifications, conditions and requirements:
For more information, including the key responsibilities and how to apply, please see the role description linked below.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/611180/24

Closing Date: Thursday, 9th January 2025
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.



  • Brisbane, Australia HAYS Full time

    Principal Legal Officer - $135k+ - $143k plus super - based Brisbane - Commercial / Property Law **Your new company** Our government client is seeking an experienced lawyer to join their team in a Principal Legal Officer (PO6) role based in Brisbane CBD. **Your new role** In this role you will provide advice to the team on matters pertaining to...


  • Brisbane, Australia Children, Youth Justice and Multicultural Affairs Full time

    **The Principal Legal Officer key responsibilities are**: - Provide high level, independent, timely, strategic and expert advice for the Minister and Director-General and to high level and other officers of the department, in relation to legal, policy and process issues, often of complex and sensitive nature, to ensure the effective and efficient delivery...


  • Brisbane, Australia Queensland Corrective Services Full time

    The Principal Legal Officer will be required to provide advice in areas of practice including litigation and preparation of associated documentation and submissions, coronial investigations and inquests, administrative law and statutory interpretation, judicial review matters, anti-discrimination and human rights matters, personal injury matters, commercial...


  • Brisbane, Australia u&u Recruitment Partners Full time

    Who are u&u? Who are we partnering with? Join an organisation that contributes to the implementation and administration of rigorous integrity framework that is specifically charged with maintaining public confidence in Queensland's racing industry. **The role**: You will be a Principal Legal Officer and report to the General Counsel, Office of the...


  • Brisbane, Australia National Heavy Vehicle Regulator Full time

    **About the Organisation** The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) commenced operations in 2013 as the national entity responsible for regulating all vehicles in Australia over 4.5 tonnes gross vehicle mass. The NHVR minimises the compliance burden on the heavy vehicle transport industry, reduces duplication and inconsistences across state and territory...


  • Brisbane, Australia Queensland Corrective Services Full time

    **In this role you will**: - Prepare timely advice, reports, correspondence and briefing notes on legal issues including statutory interpretation in relation to QCS activities and the law reform initiatives of external agencies. - Liaise with Crown Law and other legal service providers to ensure a consistent, coordinated and effective approach to the...


  • Brisbane, Australia Elias Recruitment Full time

    This is an incredible opportunity to work with Traditional Owners in Queensland. **OUR CLIENT** Our client, a leading native title service provider, is currently seeking a Deputy Principal Lawyer to join their dynamic team in Brisbane. They provide comprehensive and tailored assistance to native title claimants and Prescribed Bodies Corporate...

  • Legal Officer

    6 months ago


    Brisbane, Australia Board of Professional Engineers of Queensland Full time

    About Us The Board of Professional Engineers of Queensland is an independent statutory body established under the Professional Engineers Act 2002 Qld (PE Act) and administers the PE Act on behalf of Queensland Government.Our core function is to provide for the registration of individuals as Registered Professional Engineers of Queensland (RPEQ). Registration...

  • Legal Assistant

    6 months ago


    Brisbane, Australia Empire Careers Full time

    Contact Name : April O’Dempsey Contact Phone : 07 3231 1200 Location : Brisbane Job Type : Permanent Job Salary : $65000 - $70000 per annum, Benefits: Paperless office Assisting a Principal in the commercial property area| minimum of 2 years Legal Secretarial experience is essential | Excellent technology - paperless office! Please read on... **The...


  • Brisbane, Australia Queensland Government Full time

    About the Department: The Department of Education (DoE) is committed to delivering responsive services focused on equity and excellence to Queenslanders and their communities. We promote equity and excellence by our commitment to respect, protect and promote human rights. Our objectives are: a strong start for all children, every student realising their...


  • Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Legal Service Full time

    Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Legal Service is a not-for-profit, community-based organisation that delivers innovative, professional criminal, civil and family law services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients throughout Queensland.We are seeking an experienced Legal Practitioner and Family Law Specialist to join our team. The ideal...

  • Legal Practitioner

    2 months ago


    Brisbane, Australia Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Service Full time

    ATSILS is a not-for-profit, community-based organisation that delivers innovative, professional criminal, civil and family law services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients throughout Queensland. We are 50 years old, and have 300 staff including a specialist Through Care service to complement our legal services. We are fully government funded,...

  • Legal Practitioner

    3 months ago


    Brisbane, Australia Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Service Full time

    ATSILS is a not-for-profit, community-based organisation that delivers innovative, professional criminal, civil and family law services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients throughout Queensland. We are 50 years old, and have 300 staff including a specialist Through Care service to complement our legal services. We are fully government funded,...

  • Finance Officer

    6 months ago


    Brisbane, Australia Legal Aid Full time

    Legal Aid Queensland is recruiting to fill a new role - This is a great opportunity for a finance professional to join the Financial Services team. In this newly created permanent position you will assist with providing financial services support so as Legal Aid Queensland can provide legal services to vulnerable and disadvantaged Queenslanders. About the...


  • Brisbane, Australia Education Full time

    **About the Department of Education**: The Department of Education (DoE) is committed to giving all children a great start, engaging young people in learning, creating safe and inclusive workplaces and investing in communities for a stronger Queensland. **Role of the Principal Policy Officer will be to**: - Provide strategic and operational advice to,...


  • Brisbane, Australia Queensland Health Full time

    The RoleAs a Principal Policy Officer in the Legislative Policy Unit, you will support a substantial legislative reform initiative focused on amending the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law and other Health portfolio legislation. You will work closely with national decision-making bodies and legal and policy officers in all States and Territories...


  • Brisbane, Australia Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Legal Service Full time

    You are applying for the position of ParaLegal/Legal Practitioner (Junior) with Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Legal Service. Please fill in your details below to submit an application for this position. Please note ATSILS utilises 3rd party background checking services. This position is...


  • Brisbane, Australia Youth Justice Full time

    The youth justice services workforce is central to achieving improved outcomes for Queensland's young people and communities. Working closely with the Manager Workforce, the Principal Program Officer Workforce will lead projects and initiatives that support effective and efficient youth justice service delivery that works for young people, families,...

  • Legal Officer

    6 months ago


    Brisbane, Australia Queensland University of Technology Full time

    $85,857 to $92,964 - Ongoing, full-time - Kelvin Grove (hybrid option available) **Who are we looking for?** We are seeking a Legal Officer (General Legal) to join Office of the General Counsel, Chancellery Division. The Legal Officer will be part of a dynamic in-house legal team. Reporting to QUT’s General Counsel, the General Legal team is led by the...

  • Legal Officer

    6 months ago


    Brisbane, Australia Queensland Corrective Services Full time

    **In this role you will**: - Participate in the provision of legal advice and assistance (both written and oral) in relation to disciplinary matters involving QCS staff and processes, recommended outcomes and decisions, emerging or current case law, legislative governance and risk mitigation. - Prepare timely advice, reports, correspondence and briefing...