We are the TMR Prosecution Services Unit. We are responsible for court-based enforcement of camera-detected offences and serious transport safety matters, including marine safety, and light vehicle safety.
We also enforce revenue offences relating to registration, tolling, and fare evasion.
We 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.

We have one permanent and one temporary opportunity available within the team.

Job details

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, whilst ensuring that legislative and policy considerations are applied;
• Appear as an advocate for call-overs, sentences, mentions and summary hearings in the Magistrates Court in its criminal jurisdiction, and appear on behalf of the department in applications for special hardship orders in the Magistrates Court in its civil jurisdiction;
• Provide thoroughly researched, practical and accurate legal advice on a wide range of matters relating to alleged breaches of the Acts and Regulations administered by the Department and provide that advice to enforcement agency staff;
• Carry out other legal and administrative duties individually or as a team member.
• Consult, liaise and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues.

Requirements of the role:
Experience in the provision of legal advice and provision of advocacy services in a litigation or regulatory compliance environment.
Experience in building and/or maintaining sustainable relationships with investigating officers or clients.
Demonstrated experience working individually and in a group environment to ensure that common goals are delivered.
Demonstrated experience applying legal principles in the execution in a legal function.
Experience contributing proactively to a wider regulatory enforcement plan. 

Mandatory qualifications and conditions:
• Hold a degree in Law and be admitted as a legal practitioner in the Supreme Court of Queensland. Experience as an advocate is highly desirable.
• You must have an open or provisional driver licence, as travel in department vehicles is required to attend courts across south-east Queensland.
• Due to this role having access to sensitive data, a criminal history check will be undertaken prior to appointment to the role.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

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.
The Temporary position is Flexible Full-time until 2nd June 2026 with possible extension

Documents

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

• applicant-guide WE ARE TMR (PDF, 361KB)
  
  
  648403 25 Role Description (Word, 574KB)