Senior Legal Officer

Reporting to and assisting the Director and Principal Legal Officer, the Senior Legal Officer role is varied and may include administrative law and statutory interpretation, judicial review matters, anti-discrimination matters, operational practices and procedures, litigation and preparation of associated documentation and submissions, and judicial reviews.Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Justice & Legal
Classification PO5
Workplace Location Brisbane Inner City
Job ad reference QLD/561471/24
Closing date 14-May-2024
Yearly salary
Fortnightly salary
Total remuneration
Salary Other
Job duration 12 Months with possible extension
Contact person Cassandra Cowie
Contact details Phone: 35657567
Access theIn this role the Senior legal Officer will:

• Provide authoritative legal advice (both written and oral) in relation to Parole Board activities and processes, recommended outcomes and decisions, emerging or current case law, legislative governance and risk mitigation. This advice may be in relation to contentious issues, often of a complex and sensitive nature, which may be the subject of litigation, and which are under consideration by the Minister, Commissioner, Executive Team and other senior QCS officers.
• Prepare timely advice, reports, correspondence and briefing notes on legal issues including statutory interpretation in relation to Parole Board activities and the law reform initiatives of external agencies.
• Liaise with Crown Law and other legal service providers to ensure a consistent, coordinated and effective approach to the provision of legal services involving the Board.
• Undertake legal research, analysis, review and evaluation to ensure that the Board's activities, including its operations and procedures, satisfy public sector standards for accountability and effectiveness;
• Appear in the Supreme Court at directions hearings.

To be considered for this role, please apply through the Smartjobs website: and provide the following information to the selection panel for assessment of your suitability:

• A cover letter (1-2 pages maximum) outlining how your knowledge, skills and experiences make you a competitive candidate against the Leadership competencies for Queensland (Team Leader): Vision, Results and Accountability within the context of the essential requirements 'role fit' and responsibilities described under 'about the role'.
• Your current curriculum vitae/resume, including two referees who can attest to your performance and conduct in the workplace. Referees should have a thorough knowledge of your capabilities, work performance and conduct within the previous two years, and it is preferable to include your current/immediate/past supervisor. By providing the names and contact details of your referee/s you consent for these people to be contacted by the selection panel. If you do not wish for a referee to be contacted, please indicate this on your resume and contact the selection panel chair to discuss.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.Further informationWe are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and .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.