TMR Prosecution Services Unit are responsible for court-based enforcement of camera-detected offences and serious transport safety matters, including marine safety, and light vehicle safety. Your key duties include drafting legal documents, court advocacy, managing Special Hardship Orders, and liaising with stakeholders. Applicants require a Law degree, admission as a legal practitioner, and a valid driver's licence. Ideal candidates have experience as a junior lawyer or law clerk, strong advocacy skills, and the ability to work collaboratively. A criminal history check is mandatory.

Job details

About the Team/Organisation
Transport and Main Roads' (TMR) vision of Connected communities in a sustainable, thriving, and inclusive Queensland, is aspirational and describes where we want to get to. We are delivery focused, united by our purpose to make a difference to the lives of Queenslanders.

As part of this team you will appear on section 222 appeals in the District Court and appear in hearings and sentences in Magistrates Courts across Queensland, undertaking travel as required.

We also manage Special Hardship Orders and appear in court with respect to these civil driver licensing applications.

About the Role
Some of your responsibilities will include:
• Drafting legal documents, such as complaints and summonses in relation to breaches of the Acts and Regulations administered by the department, while ensuring that legislative and policy considerations are applied.
• Preparing matters for sentence
• Appearing as an advocate in the Magistrates Court (in its criminal jurisdiction) for mentions and sentences. Appearing on behalf of the department in Applications for Special Hardship Orders in the Magistrates Court (in its civil jurisdiction).
• Consulting, liaising, and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to resolve evidentiary issues, and develop recommendations, strategies and/or policies

Skills & Experience
• Experience as a junior lawyer or significant pre-admission experience as a law clerk or paralegal.
• Experience in building and/or maintaining relationships with investigating officers or
• Demonstrated experience working individually and in group environments to deliver common goals.
• You must have a driver's licence, a law degree and be admitted as legal practitioner in the Supreme Court of Queensland
• A criminal history screening will be undertaken on the successful applicant.

How to apply
• Apply through the Smartjobs portal
• Attach a comprehensive and current resume outlining your work experience and your achievements relevant to this role.
• Provide a synopsis, in no more than two (2) pages, of how your experience, abilities and knowledge addresses the capabilities listed under 'Is this role for you'.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/608776/24

Closing Date: Monday, 6 January 2025

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• applicant-guide (PDF, 306KB)
  
  
  608776-24 Role Description (Word, 517KB)