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're seeking to fill two roles - one permanent and one temporary fill to April 2027.

Job details

We strongly encourage applicants from all life experiences and backgrounds to apply.

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, while ensuring that legislative and policy considerations are applied.
• Preparing for, and appearing as an advocate on behalf of the Department at, callovers, sentences, mentions and special hardship order licence applications in Magistrates Courts across Queensland. Some regional travel may be required.
• Consulting, liaising, and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to resolve evidentiary issues, and develop recommendations, strategies and/or policies.

Mandatory qualifications and conditions:
• Hold a degree in Law and be admitted as a legal practitioner in the Supreme Court of Queensland.
• 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.

Requirements of the role:
• Experience as a junior lawyer or significant pre-admission experience as a law clerk or paralegal.
• Experience in the provision of legal advice as a junior lawyer and provision of advocacy services in a litigation or regulatory compliance environment in a junior capacity or as a law clerk.
• Experience in building and/or maintaining relationships with investigating officers or clients.
• Demonstrated experience working individually and in group environments to deliver common goals.
• Demonstrated experience applying legal principles in the execution of a legal function.

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.

There are two opportunities available:
- One permanent.
- One temporary fill to April 2027 with possible extension.

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.

• Applicant Guide (PDF, 322KB)
  
  
  683853 26 Role Description v1 (Word, 517KB)