Principal Legal Officer

Multiple permanent opportunities exist for Principal Legal Officers to join the Legal Services team within the Department of the Premier and Cabinet. As a Principal Legal Officer you will deliver independent, strategic legal advice on a diverse range of matters to support the General Counsel and the department.Job details Position status Permanent
Position type Flexible full-time
Occupational group Justice & Legal
Classification PO6
Workplace Location Brisbane Inner City
Job ad reference QLD/561348/24
Closing date 15-May-2024
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Contact person Elizabeth Stevens
Contact details Phone: 07 3003 9229
Access theAbout Us:At the Department of the Premier and Cabinet (DPC), our primary responsibility is to provide support and guidance to the Premier and Cabinet to effectively deliver on the government's priorities, commitments, decisions, and objectives for the betterment of the community.Legal Services is responsible for the delivery of independent strategic legal advice and support to the Director-General and the department. Our team has a key role in ensuring that the department operates within robust and effective governance and integrity frameworks.Your opportunity:As a Principal Legal Officer you will work across Government, take a whole of government view and partner collaboratively with clients and stakeholders to assist in the delivery of the Government's objectives.You will operate as a trusted legal adviser, acting with professionalism, integrity and in line with the ethical principles fundamental to good public administration.About you:You will have proven success in delivering strong outcomes and advising on sensitive, complex and high level legal and public administration issues including drafting legal documents, submissions and contracts.Benefits:As part of our team, you will be provided with comprehensive support to help you achieve your professional development goals. You will have the opportunity to work in a state of the art building situated on the river's edge. We take pride in offering first-class facilities to all our employees, and we prioritise their well-being through our flexible working arrangements and the DPC's Health, Safety, and Wellbeing program.To apply, please provide:

• a two-page written statement responding to the core competencies and requirements outlined in the Role Description, and clearly stating why you are interested in this role and working at DPC; and

• a tailored resume, which highlights your work experience relevant to the responsibilities outlined in the Role Description and job advertisement.

If you would like to know more about the role, please do not hesitate to contact Elizabeth Stevens, Director, Legal Services, on 07 3003 9229. For further information on the responsibilities of the role and details of how to apply please refer to the role description and attachment.The Department of the Premier and Cabinet is looking for the best suited applicant for this role. We will do this by assessing your eligibility and your ability to undertake the requirements of the role (including, where relevant, the way you have carried out previous positions). We will also consider your potential to make contributions to the department and how your engagement would support our commitment to equity, diversity, respect and inclusion.Should you require any additional support and/or reasonable adjustments during our recruitment process, please contact the hiring manager listed to discuss your requirements.Applications to remain current for 12 monthsJob Ad Reference: QLD/561348/24Closing Date: Wednesday, 15 May 2024Further informationWe are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and .Multiple permanent full-time positions are available.Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.DocumentsBefore applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.