Senior Policy Advisor

Brisbane CBD | Permanent | Flexible Full-Time | $POA (Queensland Treasury AO6 band)

A unique opportunity for lawyers and analytical thinkers to shape policy and legislation at the heart of government.

If you're a lawyer who enjoys working with legislation, interpreting complex legal frameworks and advising on big-picture policy issues, this could be the ideal next step - a genuine move away from private practice into a role that influences how Queensland's revenue laws are made and applied.

The Role

As a Senior Policy Officer in the Policy and Legislation Division of the Queensland Revenue Office (QRO), you'll help shape and maintain the State's revenue legislation.

You'll work across a wide range of issues that impact Queensland's taxation, royalties and grants - from advising on legislative reform to responding to policy questions affecting industries such as property, resources and infrastructure.

Your work will involve:

• Analysing and interpreting complex legislation and case law
• Providing clear, practical policy advice to senior government stakeholders
• Drafting policy proposals and contributing to legislative reform
• Responding to Ministerial and high-level government correspondence
• Liaising with Parliamentary Counsel and Treasury officials on legislative drafting
• Reviewing revenue laws in other jurisdictions and recommending best practice approaches

It's intellectually stimulating work that blends legal reasoning, policy insight and real-world impact.

About You

This role will suit a lawyer with around 3–5 years' post-admission experience who wants to apply their legal and analytical skills outside traditional practice.

You might currently be working in:

• Commercial, property, tax or infrastructure law, or
• Family law, wills and estates, or general practice - where you regularly interpret legislation, deal with complex structures or entities, and consider how legal principles apply in real-world scenarios.

You'll enjoy:

• Analysing detailed legal or policy questions
• Researching and interpreting legislation and court decisions
• Drafting concise, well-reasoned advice
• Thinking critically about how laws can be improved

Government experience is not essential - what matters most is strong legal reasoning, intellectual curiosity and a genuine interest in public policy.

Why Join Queensland Treasury

• Contribute to policy that directly shapes Queensland's economy and community outcomes
• Work in a highly regarded, collaborative and professional policy team
• Enjoy excellent work-life balance and hybrid working options
• Develop transferable skills in legislative drafting, stakeholder engagement and policy design
• Permanent full-time role with strong internal career pathways

Salary

Given these roles are at the AO6 level, your base salary will be between $119,802 and $127,941. In addition to this, you will be paid superannuation of 12.75% taking your total remuneration package to
~$134,800 – $144,200 p.a.

About Queensland Revenue Office

Queensland Revenue Office (QRO) is part of Queensland Treasury and administers State taxes (including duties, payroll tax and land tax), mining and petroleum royalties, grants and penalty debts.

Its Policy and Legislation Division provides trusted policy advice and ensures Queensland's revenue laws remain contemporary, consistent and effective.

How to Apply

Apply through
Peppercorn Recruitment
with:

• Your CV (max 4 pages)
• A brief cover letter outlining your interest and relevant experience

All enquiries and applications are treated in strict confidence.
Applications close Monday 20 October 2025.

For a confidential discussion, contact
Ross Dakin
at
Peppercorn Recruitment
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