Senior Legal Officer, Housing and Public Works

3 days ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Department of Communities Housing and Digital Economy Full time $120,000 - $200,000 per year

Join our Legal Services Team as an PO5 Senior Legal Officer, within the Department of Housing and Public Works and make a difference every day Provide expert legal advice, support public administration, and shape legislation that impacts lives.

As an PO5 Senior Legal Officer, you'll play a vital role in safeguarding the legal interests of the Department of Housing and Public Works.

You'll provide expert legal advice and documentation across construction, commercial, and public administration activities, while contributing to the development of key legislation. Additionally, you'll manage critical public administration matters, including privacy, human rights, judicial reviews, and right to information. Your work will directly support the community and help shape a better future.

What you will be doing:

• Provide and ensure the provision of high level strategic, independent and professional legal advice and documentation to all levels of the department on administrative law and litigation matters.

• Provide high level independent advice regarding dispute resolution and the management of litigation matters on behalf of the department and the State.

• May attend and represent in courts, QCAT, tribunals and commissions, drafting and settling tribunal and court documents, submissions and advising on matters including liability and quantum advice/s.

• Maintain a high level of knowledge of contemporary issues impacting on administrative law and litigation matters and their relationship with relevant government objectives, policies and initiatives.

• Liaise and negotiate with relevant internal and external stakeholders on legal matters affecting the operations of the department, including when dealing with conflicting views and priorities.

• The role may involve, from time to time, advising on the development of legislation, review of discussion papers and policy papers, working as part of a broader team on projects, and guiding the department about the implications of certain policy positions. Other duties as directed.

Applications will remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/659331/25

Closing Date: Tuesday, 23 September 2025

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