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Senior Lawyer
West End
The Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) is seeking a dedicated Senior Lawyer to provide high-quality legal services that support fair, effective regulation in the building and construction industry. You’ll work in a dynamic, values-driven environment, helping to uphold industry standards, protect consumers, and contribute to Queensland’s built future. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Justice & Legal |
| Classification | PO4 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City |
| Job ad reference | QLD/645557 |
| Closing date | 10-Jul-2025 |
| Job duration | Until 12 May 2026 |
| Contact person | Mikayla Hammel |
| Contact details | Mikayla.Hammel@qbcc.qld.gov.au ; (07) 3255 4584 Access the National Relay Service |
The position is based in Brisbane, and the successful candidate will have the option to work from home under an approved Flexible Work Arrangement.
Key Outcomes and Accounabilities
- Delivering high quality advocacy services in administrative review and disciplinary proceedings in the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal, judicial review and other proceedings in the Supreme Court, and appellant proceedings in the Queensland Civil and Administrative Appeals Tribunal and the Court of Appeal.
- Conducting litigation matters to which the QBCC is a party, including managing a legal case load, preparing litigation plans, and developing complex or sensitive legal documents including statements of reasons, applications, witness statements, briefs, submissions and correspondence.
- Providing specialist legal advice relevant to the statutory functions of the QBCC by researching issues or reviewing legislation and policies and offering appropriate strategies and actions.
Please refer to the Position Description for further Key Outcomes and Accountabilities.
Candidate Attributes
- Demonstrated litigation experience, including advocacy, preferably related to government and preferably within administrative law or civil litigation.
- Ability to undertake legal research and analysis to produce high quality, practical legal advice on issues of law, practice and policy.
- High level interpersonal skills including written and oral communications and the ability to apply negotiation and mediation skills.
- Proven capacity to deliver exceptional customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
Other Requirements
- Admission, or eligible for admission, as a legal practitioner of the Supreme Court of Queensland.
- Holder of a current practicing certificate issued by the Queensland Law Society or ability to obtain one.
- Fully compliant with all CPD requirements of the Queensland Law Society.
How to Apply
- Please submit your resume and include the names and contact details of two referees who have a thorough knowledge of your work performance and conduct, it is preferable to include your current and previous supervisor.
- A cover letter (maximum of two pages) telling us why you are interested in this role and how your skills, knowledge and experience complement this role.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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QBCC Information for Applicants - May 2025 (PDF, 531KB)
Information Package for Applicants
PO4 Senior Lawyer PD (PDF, 545KB)
Role Description
