Looking to step into a role where your organisation skills, attention to detail and drive truly make an impact? Join QBCC as a Legal Support Officer in a collaborative legal team where your work directly supports court processes, case management and legal professionals working at the heart of Queensland’s building and construction industry. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced administrator looking to step into the legal space or build on existing legal administration experience.

Job details

About QBCC 

The QBCC is Queensland's independent building and construction regulator, focused on educating, protecting and supporting the industry and community through fair and transparent oversight.

As the sector faces a pivotal decade with major housing goals and the Olympic legacy ahead, QBCC is modernising services, strengthening partnerships and building capability to deliver at scale.

At its core is a strong commitment to people - fostering an inclusive, high-performing, future-ready workforce where employees can thrive and deliver meaningful outcomes for industry and the community.

About the role 

As a Legal Support Officer, you'll play a key role in supporting a team of legal professionals by providing high-quality administrative and case management assistance. Working in a fast-paced, detail-driven environment, you'll help keep matters progressing smoothly by preparing and collating court documents for filing, maintaining accurate electronic case records and file notes and managing data entry across case management systems. You will also liaise with court registries to monitor case progress and timelines.

This is a great opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative team where you'll gain valuable exposure to legal processes and court systems. You'll develop practical skills in legal administration and case management while enjoying a varied role that offers genuine growth opportunities, flexible working arrangements and an excellent work-life balance.

This position is based in Brisbane and the successful candidate will 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.

Please refer to the Position Description for the Key Outcomes and Accountabilities and Candidate Attributes for this role. 

About You 

You're a highly organised administrative professional with a keen eye for detail and enjoy supporting others and working in a collaborative environment. You have excellent customer service skills and are confident engaging with legal professionals and court staff.

To succeed in this role, you will bring: 

• Proven administrative experience in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously while contributing to a close-knit team
• Excellent organisation, prioritisation and multitasking abilities

Previous experience in Legal administration will be highly regarded.

How to Apply 

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your current resume and a cover letter (maximum two pages) outlining how your skills, knowledge and experience complement this role, by addressing the Candidate Attributes outlined in the Position Description. 

Why Join QBCC? 

At QBCC, you'll be part of a purpose driven organisation where your work matters. You will work with dedicated professionals who value integrity, collaboration and learning. You'll have opportunities to grow while making a real contribution to shaping the QBCC's future and outcomes for our stakeholders.

If you're ready to dive into a career defining transformation journey with us, where your impact will help shape what comes next, we'd love to hear from you. 

Referee checks  

It is recommended you seek approval when nominating a person as a referee. Referees should have a thorough knowledge of your work performance and conduct, and it is preferable to include your current or recent supervisor.

By providing the names and contact details of your referee/s you consent for these people to be contacted by the selection panel. If you do not wish the panel to contact your referees without your permission, please make this clear to the panel.

Further information

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

Documents

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

• PD - AO4 Legal Support Officer (PDF, 726KB)
  Role Description
  
  QBCC Information for Applicants - May 2025 (PDF, 1.06MB)
  Information Package for Applicants