Our Administrative Review team is seeking a Senior Lawyer to join the Queensland Building and Construction Commission to deliver high-quality legal services that support our mission and values. This is a permanent, full-time position based in Brisbane City. If you have an interest in administrative review and advocacy, we would love to hear from you.

Job details

Added perks include:

• no billable hours
• access to genuine flexible working arrangements (including location, start and finish times, the ability to request compressed hours, and the option to accrue flex time)
• quality and variety of work
• access to genuine development opportunities (including opportunities to act in higher duties and different business units)
• working in a collaborative and supportive team of all round legendary individuals!

This position is based in Brisbane, and the successful candidate will be required to enter into a Flexible Work Arrangement reflecting Brisbane as their primary office location. While the role allows for flexibility in working from home, regular in-person attendance at the Brisbane office is a mandatory requirement. 

As the Senior Lawyer, you will: 

• Deliver 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.
• Conduct 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.
• Provide 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.

Candidate Attributes

1. Demonstrated litigation experience, including advocacy, preferably related to government and preferably within administrative law or civil litigation.
2. Ability to undertake legal research and analysis to produce high quality, practical legal advice on issues of  law, practice and policy. 
3. High level interpersonal skills including written and oral  communications and the ability to apply negotiation  and mediation skills.
4. Proven capacity to deliver exceptional customer service to internal and external stakeholders.

Why Join QBCC?

• Generous 12.75% superannuation contribution with the option to salary sacrifice
• Access to leave entitlements (with 17.5% leave loading) and accrual of flex time
• Opportunities for career development, training and mentoring
• A friendly, collaborative and supportive workplace culture
• Fitness Passport

How to apply

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit your resume and a written statement (maximum 2 pages) on how you have demonstrated the capabilities outlined in the Candidate Attributes section of the position description. 

Further information

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

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date of this vacancy and may be considered for appointment to identical vacancies within the QBCC. Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Documents

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

• Senior Lawyer Position Description (PDF, 871KB)
  Role Description
  
  QBCC Information for Applicants 2025 (PDF, 5.70MB)
  Information Package for Applicants