The Office of the Information Commissioner (OIC) invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced legal professionals for the role of General Counsel. This role presents a unique opportunity to provide high-level legal expertise and strategic advice to the Information Commissioner and Executive Leadership Team during a time of continuous change and growth. This is a temporary, full-time opportunity until August 2027, with possible extension.

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About us

The Office of the Information Commissioner (OIC) plays an important role in Queensland's integrity framework and is an independent statutory body that reports to Parliament. We have statutory functions and powers under the Right to Information Act 2009 (RTI Act) and the Information Privacy Act 2009 (IP Act) to uphold greater and easier access to information held by government agencies, assisting agencies to understand their obligations under the RTI and IP Acts, and use our regulatory powers to improve compliance. 

Our purpose – driving government transparency and information privacy.

Our vision – informed community, accountable government.

Our values – respectful, collaborative, innovative, focused.

Visit us at: https://www.oic.qld.gov.au/

Why join the OIC?

• An opportunity to join a high-performing organisation, committed to maintaining a vital role in upholding transparency and integrity.
• A supportive and inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and fosters team collaboration and success.
• Flexible work arrangements, working collaboratively with our employees to balance flexibility with in-office attendance to meet operational requirements.

About the Role

As the OIC's General Counsel, you will provide expert and strategic legal advice across the OIC, including in relation to exercising our powers and fulfilling our responsibilities under the Right to Information Act 2009 and the Information Privacy Act 2009, and other related legal matters as they arise. You will actively contribute to the achievement of OIC's strategic and operational objectives, through the identification and provision of advice relating to new and emerging legal issues that may impact the delivery and performance of our statutory functions and responsibilities.

To understand if this opportunity aligns with your skills and career goals, and what experience you will need to bring to the role, please review the role description.

Interested in applying?

If you are interested in working with us, please provide the following information in your application: 

• A two-page statement addressing the role responsibilities and what you will bring to the role, and your motivation to join OIC.  
• Your current CV or resume (maximum three pages is recommended), including any mandatory and/or other requirements. 
• Details of two referees who have a thorough knowledge of your capabilities, work performance and conduct within the previous two years. It is expected that applicants will nominate their current, and immediate past supervisors as referees.

Applicants who do not provide a statement and CV/resume will not be considered.

Only those persons eligible to work in Australia may be employed by the OIC. Prospective employees will be required to provide proof of identity and documentary evidence of their right to work in Australia.

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.

• PO6 General Counsel_July 2026 (PDF, 279KB)
  Role Description