A permanent opportunity exists for a Principal Legal Officer to join the Legal Services team within the Department of the Premier and Cabinet. As Principal Legal Officer you will deliver independent, strategic legal advice on a diverse range of matters to support the General Counsel and the department. Through your specialist knowledge of legislation and public administration frameworks, you will support the General Counsel to deliver a professional legal service to Queensland’s lead public service agency.

Job details

For 165 years, the Department of the Premier and Cabinet (DPC) has been building the foundations of Queensland. Responding to the issues of today while ensuring stability and growth for the future.

A role with DPC offers incredible opportunity - for those ready to make it happen. As the central policy agency for the Queensland Government, our people influence and impact the work at the core of our state's public sector. 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 DPC operates within robust and effective governance and integrity frameworks.

How you'll contribute
As 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 principals fundamental to good public administration.

What you'll bring to the role
You will bring your ability to reduce complexity to simplicity and engage across a range of audiences. You will be calm under pressure and have high level interpersonal skills. You will have demonstrated legal experience relevant to the position and demonstrated experience managing multiple priorities and matters in a dynamic and busy environment. You must have a degree in law from a recognised tertiary institution and be admitted, or eligible for immediate admission, as a legal practitioner in Queensland.

What we can offer you
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 DPC's Health, Safety, and Wellbeing program.

To apply, please provide:
• a two-page written statement responding to the 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.

Further information
DPC's primary responsibility is to provide support and guidance to the Premier and Cabinet to effectively deliver on government's priorities, commitments, decisions and objectives for the betterment of the community. In this role you will embody and bring to life our strategic principles:
• Bold but faithful
• Get it done
• Back the facts
• Listen and lead
• Lift each other up

We're looking for the best suited applicant for this role and to do this we'll assess your eligibility and ability to meet the requirements of the role (including where relevant, the way you've carried out previous positions). We'll also consider how you can make contributions to our department and support our commitment to equity, diversity, respect, and inclusion.

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 applicant guide. Additional support and/or reasonable adjustments during this recruitment process is available by contacting the hiring manager to discuss your individual requirements.

Applications will remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/628196/25

Closing Date: Wednesday, 9 April 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.

• DPC - Candidate Information Pack (PDF, 639KB)
  
  
  628196 25 Role Description.1. (PDF, 379KB)