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Manager Legal Services
Northgate
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Are you a highly skilled legal professional looking to lead a dynamic legal function that supports fairness, compliance, and accountability across Queensland’s portable long service leave schemes?
QLeave is seeking a Manager Legal Services to provide expert legal advice, oversee compliance and governance obligations, and contribute strategically. This is an opportunity to apply your legislative and policy expertise to meaningful work that directly benefits workers across Queensland.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Justice & Legal |
| Classification | PO6 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - North |
| Job ad reference | QLD/677745 |
| Closing date | 15-Feb-2026 |
| Job duration | 12 months, possibility of extension |
| Contact person | Emily Plucknett |
| Contact details | emily.plucknett@qleave.qld.gov.au Access the National Relay Service |
About QLeave
QLeave is a statutory authority administering portable long service leave schemes for workers in the building and construction, contract cleaning, and community services industries. With over $2 billion in funds under management, we ensure that Queensland's workers receive the benefits they've earned.
Our commitment to strong governance, accountability, and service excellence underpins everything we do — and our people play a vital role in delivering these outcomes.
We're a values-driven organisation that respects, protects and promotes human rights through our culture, decision-making and service delivery.
About the Role
As the Manager Legal Services, you will:
- Lead and mentor a capable team providing expert, timely and practical legal advice across QLeave's legislative and governance functions.
- Manage legal, compliance and governance functions including Right to Information, Information Privacy, delegations, and insurances.
- Oversee agreements and memoranda of understanding with other jurisdictions and government entities.
- Provide authoritative and influential advice to the Executive and Board on legislative interpretation, compliance frameworks, and policy reform.
- Represent QLeave in court-related matters and manage relationships with external legal providers.
- Influence and collaborate with senior stakeholders across government, industry and other jurisdictions to ensure policy alignment and shared outcomes.
This position reports to the Director Legal and Review and leads a multidisciplinary team of five, including legal practitioners and procurement professionals.
What We're Looking For
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
- Strong legal expertise with the ability to research, interpret, and apply complex legislation and policy.
- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal issues into clear, actionable advice.
- A track record of providing strategic legal leadership and building trusted partnerships with senior stakeholders.
- Experience managing legal services in a government, statutory, or corporate environment.
- The confidence to provide sound advice under pressure, balancing legal precision with organisational pragmatism.
- A genuine commitment to integrity, accountability, and service excellence.
A commitment to QLeave's values and the principles of the Human Rights Act 2019 (Qld).
You must be admitted, or eligible for admission, as a Solicitor or Barrister of the Supreme Court of Queensland.
A minimum of five years post-admission experience is preferred.
Conditions and Benefits
- Convenient Northgate location with free on-site parking.
- Competitive salary with up to 12.75% superannuation contributions.
- Generous leave entitlements, including annual leave loading.
- Flexible work arrangements and a commitment to employee well-being.
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
How to Apply
QLeave appointments are based on selecting the eligible applicant best suited to the position. We will assess your application based on your experience, potential for development, and your personal qualities.
If you're ready to lead a legal team that directly shapes outcomes for Queensland's workforce, we'd love to hear from you.
To be considered for this role, your application must include:
- A detailed resume outlining your qualifications, experience, and achievements.
- A brief letter (1-2 pages) explaining your motivation for the role and how your skills align with the requirements.
For further information or a confidential discussion, please contact emily.plucknett@qleave.qld.gov.au.
Applications close 15 February 2026
QLeave values diversity and is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. Adjustments to the recruitment process are available upon request to ensure all candidates can showcase their abilities.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Documents
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