Principal Legal Officer

3 weeks ago


Brisbane, Australia Premier and Cabinet Full time

**About Us**:
At the Department of the Premier and Cabinet (DPC), our primary responsibility is to provide support and guidance to the Premier and Cabinet to effectively deliver on the government's priorities, commitments, decisions, and objectives for the betterment of the community.
Legal Services is responsible for the delivery of independent strategic legal advice and support to the Director-General and the department. Our team has a key role in ensuring that the department operates within robust and effective governance and integrity frameworks.

**Your opportunity**:
As a Principal Legal Officer you will work across Government, take a whole of government view and partner collaboratively with clients and stakeholders to assist in the delivery of the Government's objectives.
You will operate as a trusted legal adviser, acting with professionalism, integrity and in line with the ethical principles fundamental to good public administration.

**About you**:
You will have proven success in delivering strong outcomes and advising on sensitive, complex and high level legal and public administration issues including drafting legal documents, submissions and contracts.

**Benefits**:
As part of our team, you will be provided with comprehensive support to help you achieve your professional development goals. You will have the opportunity to work in a state of the art building situated on the river's edge. We take pride in offering first-class facilities to all our employees, and we prioritise their well-being through our flexible working arrangements and the DPC's Health, Safety, and Wellbeing program.

**To apply, please provide**:

- a two-page written statement responding to the core competencies and requirements outlined in the Role Description, and clearly stating why you are interested in this role and working at DPC; and
- a tailored resume, which highlights your work experience relevant to the responsibilities outlined in the Role Description and job advertisement.

The Department of the Premier and Cabinet is looking for the best suited applicant for this role. We will do this by assessing your eligibility and your ability to undertake the requirements of the role (including, where relevant, the way you have carried out previous positions). We will also consider your potential to make contributions to the department and how your engagement would support our commitment to equity, diversity, respect and inclusion.
Should you require any additional support and/or reasonable adjustments during our recruitment process, please contact the hiring manager listed to discuss your requirements.

Applications to remain current for 12 months
**Job Ad Reference**: QLD/561348/24
**Closing Date**: Wednesday, 15 May 2024This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.



  • Brisbane, Australia Queensland Corrective Services Full time

    We are seeking a highly motivated, energetic and proactive lawyer to work as part of our dynamic team. Reporting to the Director, Legal Strategy and Services, the duties of the Principal Legal Officer are varied and include legal practice in the areas of general commercial law including property law, contracts and procurement. **In this role you will**: The...


  • Brisbane, Australia Transport and Main Roads Full time

    In the role of Principal Legal Officer, we value collaboration, courtesy and treating others with respect. **Accountabilities include**: - Provide well researched, timely, practical, commercial, and accurate legal advice to departmental staff at all levels of the organisation on a wide range of complex and sensitive legal matters including property,...


  • Brisbane, Australia Transport and Main Roads Full time

    In the role of Principal Legal Officer, the Accountabilities include: - Provide well researched, timely, practical and accurate legal advice to departmental staff at all levels of the organisation on a wide range of complex and sensitive legal matters including, statutory interpretation, workplace law, intellectual property, Queensland Information...


  • 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 Energy and Public Works Full time

    The roleThe Legal Services team are specialists who provide independent legal advice and documentation related to the construction, commercial and public administration activities of the department and overseeing the development of legislation. The unit also manages public administration matters affecting the department, concerning right to information,...


  • 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 Legal Aid Full time

    Position is temporary full tme from date of appointment to 14 July 2023, with possible extension. **In this role you will**: - Develop, implement and evaluate creatively targeted communication and media strategies to promote Legal Aid Queensland's role to its clients and stakeholders. - Contribute to the development and implementation of internal and...


  • Brisbane, Australia Queensland Police Service Full time

    **Your Key Accountabilities will include**: Assist in managing the conduct of a professional legal practice as a specialist practitioner by undertaking complex legal matters for the Queensland Police Service and represent the Queensland Police Service before the courts and tribunals. Provide advice to the Commissioner and other members of the senior...


  • Brisbane, Australia Queensland Corrective Services Full time

    **In this role you will**: - Provide authoritative legal advice (both written and oral), primarily in relation to employment law matters involving QCS staff and processes and in relation to emerging or current case law, legislative governance and risk mitigation and in relation to departmental activities and contentious issues. - Prepare timely advice,...


  • Brisbane, Australia Office of the Public Guardian Full time

    Key responsibilities - Provide high level, strategic, authoritative written and oral legal advice and assistance to the Public Guardian and delegates in relation to the performance of statutory functions and exercise of statutory powers. This includes a high-level understanding of the Guardianship suite of legislation including the Public Guardian Act 2014,...


  • Brisbane, Australia Tenet Legal Full time

    **JOB DESCRIPTION**: **The Role** We have a fantastic opportunity for a full time paralegal/legal secretary to work in our Brisbane office. **We Offer** - Great training program; - Friendly working environment in our conveyancing team; - Opportunity for advancement; - A competitive salary. **Required Skills**: - Fluent in English and Mandarin; - Ability...

  • Legal Practitioner

    2 weeks 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,...


  • 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 250 staff including a specialist Through Care, Community Legal Education, Law Reform and Coronial Enquiries services to...

  • Finance Officer

    1 month 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...

  • Legal Assistant

    4 weeks ago


    Brisbane, Australia Amicus Legal Recruitment Full time

    Salary Circa $80k Package! - Highly Interesting and Complex Matters to Keep You on Your Toes - Supportive, Flexible and Fun Team Environment Join a dynamic and fully serviced commercial law firm with a national presence and a team of professionals across Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, and Perth. Embrace a collaborative environment where diversity is...


  • Brisbane, Australia Legal Aid Full time

    **In this role you will**: - Lead, maintain and manage the ongoing development of the Legal Aid Queensland enterprise risk management framework including undertaking risk assessments, maintaining risk registers and coordinating reporting on strategic and operational risks to the executive management team, Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee and the...


  • Brisbane, Australia Amicus Legal Recruitment Full time

    Competitive Salary package - Amazing Benefits and Worklife Balance | Flexibility - Top National Firm with Renowned Supportive and Friendly Culture We are currently representing a leading commercial law firm with a national presence, spanning major cities across Australia. This firm, with over 400 professionals, is recognised for delivering top-tier legal...


  • Brisbane, Australia Energy and Public Works Full time

    Key responsibilities - Providing and ensuring the provision of superior level, strategic, independent and professional legal advice and documentation to all levels of the department on property law, commercial law, and/or administrative law matters. - Maintaining a superior level of knowledge of contemporary issues impacting on property law and commercial...

  • Legal Practitioner

    4 weeks 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 250 staff including a specialist Through Care service to complement our legal services. We are fully government funded,...

  • Grants Officer

    1 month ago


    Brisbane, Australia Legal Aid Full time

    About Legal Aid QueenslandLegal Aid Queensland's (LAQ) vision is to be a leader in a fair justice system where people are able to understand and protect their legal rights. Our purpose is to provide quality, cost effective legal services to financially disadvantaged people throughout Queensland. What we are looking forAre you an experienced administrator,...