Legal Officer - Legal Services , Education

Information Release team in Legal Services is looking for an energetic lawyer to join the team who has good written and oral communication skills, attention to detail and is a team player. The Information Release team in Legal Services manages the Department's legislative obligations regarding the provision of departmental documents under State or Commonwealth legislation.

Job details Position status Permanent,Temporary
Position type Flexible full-time
Occupational group Justice & Legal
Classification PO3
Workplace Location Brisbane Inner City
Job ad reference QLD/CO459237/22P
Closing date 14-Dec-2022
Yearly salary
Fortnightly salary
Total remuneration
Salary Other
Job duration Until 30 June 2023 unless otherwise determined
Contact person Fiona Headrick
Contact details (07) 3513 5870
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About the Role

There is two (2) positions available: * Permanent Full-time

• Temporary Full-time

As a Legal Officer in the Information Release team you will:

• Perform functions as the Department's delegated decision maker for applications made under the Right to Information Act 2009 (Qld) (RTI Act), Information Privacy Act 2009 (Qld) (IP Act) and Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth) (FOI Act);
• Process requests and ensure compliance with court ordered requests and other legislative requests for information served on the Director-General of the Department of Education;
• Provide advice and assistance to employees who are served with a court ordered request to give evidence in their capacity as an employee of the department;
• Provide legal advice and assistance to department employees relating to the requirements and application of the RTI Act, IP Act, FOI Act and issues concerning privacy compliance; and
• Provide legal advice and assistance on other matters primarily relating to information release.

For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please download the role description.

A mandatory requirement of this role is:

Possession of tertiary qualification/s in law from a recognised tertiary institution, or legal studies qualification that, in the opinion of the Director-General of the Department of Education is acceptable and admission as a solicitor, legal practitioner and/or barrister of the Supreme Court of Queensland.

Contact Name: Fiona Headrick, (07) 3513 5870

Closing Date: Wednesday, 14 December 2022

How to Apply:

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history).
• Attach a 2-page response to the How you will be Assessed section of the attached role description.

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE)

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For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached role description and candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.

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Role Description

Information Package for Applicants