AddressJob details
Position status Fixed Term Temporary Position type Full-time Occupational group Justice & Legal Classification PO6 Workplace Location Brisbane Inner City Job ad reference QLD/CSD548326 Closing date 13-Mar-2024 Yearly salary Fortnightly salary Total remuneration Salary Other Job duration 12 Months Contact person Esther Fletcher Contact details (07) 3082 0514
Access the National Relay Service
The role
In this role, you will collaborate with clients and colleagues, handling legal requests independently or under supervision. Effective communication with clients is vital, ensuring legal accuracy and timely completion of tasks. You will prioritize workload, contribute to thought leadership, and engage in self-development activities. Building relationships, mentoring colleagues, and adapting to changing legal needs are key responsibilities.
The successful person
You will have:
- A Bachelor of Laws degree and admission, or eligibility for immediate admission, as a barrister, solicitor or legal practitioner of the Supreme Court of Queensland.
- At least 5 to 10 years post admission experience
- Extensive experience in workplace law, industrial relations and WHS.
About us
The Department of Health is responsible for the overall management of the public health system in Queensland. We are an organisation that strongly believes in the need to work with people who value the goals of our organisation and who will thrive in our workplace. Working at the Department of Health is about making a difference.
Legal Branch forms part of the Corporate Services Division within the Department of Health and is responsible for providing legal services to the Minister for Health, Mental Health and Ambulance Services and Minister for Women, the office of Director General and Deputy Directors General and other departmental offices and business units.
We offer a full range of legal services and are uniquely placed to work on some of the most interesting and challenging matters within the Queensland government. We are an equitable, diverse and inclusive workplace, and we take pride in our culture. Our lawyers are customer service and performance focussed and are supported to work flexibly for work-life balance.
Benefits
- A fast-paced, challenging and supportive environment
- Competitive salary + generous superannuation and leave loading
- Flexible working arrangements
- Diverse work culture
- Career training and development
How to apply
To apply for this opportunity:
- A short-written response (maximum 1-2 pages, dot points acceptable) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities would enable you to achieve the key responsibilities and core competencies for this role.
- Your current CV or resume, including two referees who have a thorough knowledge of your capabilities, work performance and conduct within the previous two years. It is preferable to include your current, immediate or past supervisor.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies which may include an alternative employment basis (temporary; full time or part time).
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
- CSD548326 Principal Lawyer PO6 Role Description (PDF, 261KB)
Role Description
QH Information for Applicants (PDF, 939KB)
Application Kit
*
