Principal Legal Officer

2 weeks ago

Brisbane, Australia Transport and Main Roads Full time

In the role of Principal Legal Officer, you will be part of a team of administrative and legal staff and ensure that, amongst other things, contraventions of transport-related legislation are efficiently and effectively prosecuted.Accountabilities include: - Represent the department in summary prosecutions, callovers and sentences in the Magistrates Court and appellate proceedings in the District Court. - Provide high quality legal advice, particularly in relation to regulatory enforcement powers, prosecutorial issues and administrative law, some of which may be complex or sensitive, within competing timeframes. Liaise with legal representatives regarding preliminary hearing issues, requests for particulars and submissions. Prepare matters for sentence. Draft legal documents, such as complaints and summonses, and appellate documents. Where necessary, prepare briefings and instructions to Counsel on matters of a complex legal nature. Provide advice with respect to the drafting of legislation and statutory instruments. Provide support and guidance to junior legal and administrative staff in the delivery of quality legal services. Communicate effectively (both verbally and in writing) with officers of the department and external parties. Carry out other duties of a legal and administrative nature in a timely manner. Deliver successful business outcomes individually and as a team member with an emphasis on meeting deadlines within quality, cost and time constraints. Provide sound options or recommendations to internal and external stakeholders, and assist in the development of business practices, policy and legislation. Prepare correspondence, reports, briefing notes and submissions in accordance with departmental standards. Lead, contribute and assist in activities or working groups that support and enhance the division's business plan and the department's objectives, values, and performance. Actively seek and participate in professional development. Consult, liaise and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues, develop recommendations, strategies and/or policies. Ensure public sector legislation, standards, policies, practices and procedures relating to human, financial and physical resources are met.For more information about the accountabilities of the role and the competencies that form the basis of assessment of your suitability, please refer to the Role Description or contact Samantha Gibson Manager (Prosecutions) on (07) 3066 7216.TMR is currently considering the implementation of a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy whereby it would be a condition of employment for TMR employees to be and remain fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination status may be required as part of the interview process and/or prior to employment. The contact person for this vacancy can provide further information about the status of TMRs policy on COVID-19.
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