Are you an experienced legal practitioner looking to apply your expertise across a diverse range of complex matters?

Transport and Main Roads (TMR) is seeking a highly capable Principal Legal Officer to join its Legal Services team. This is an exciting opportunity to provide expert legal advice and support across a broad portfolio of matters that contribute to the delivery of critical services and infrastructure for Queensland communities

Job details

As a trusted adviser, you will work with stakeholders across all levels of the department, providing practical, accurate and outcome-focused legal advice on complex and sensitive issues. You will play a key role in protecting the department's interests, managing legal risk and supporting informed decision-making.

In the Principal Legal Officer role, you will:
• Provide expert legal advice on a broad range of complex matters including statutory interpretation, workplace law, industrial relations, administrative law, litigation and work health and safety matters.
• Draft, negotiate and settle a variety of legal documents including agreements, deeds, submissions, notices, delegations, affidavits and witness statements.
• Represent the department in matters before tribunals and commissions, including QIRC, QCAT and the Queensland Human Rights Commission.
• Manage external legal service providers to ensure high-quality legal outcomes for the department.
• Build strong relationships with internal clients and external stakeholders to deliver responsive and practical legal services.
• Support the Directors (Legal) in delivering strategic and effective legal services across the organisation.

You will bring:
• Demonstrated ability to provide strategic, commercial and outcome-focused legal advice.
• Strong legal drafting skills and experience preparing a wide range of legal documents.
• Sound judgement and the ability to analyse complex legal issues and identify practical solutions.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across all levels of an organisation.
• The ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining high standards of accuracy and professionalism.

Mandatory requirements
• Hold a Degree in Law.
• Be admitted, or eligible to be admitted, as a Solicitor or Barrister in the Supreme Court of Queensland.
• Be willing to undergo a criminal history check prior to appointment.

For more information and how to apply, please see the role description.

Applications will remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/701228/26

Closing Date: Wednesday, 30 September 2026

Further information

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

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.

• TMR Applicant Guide (PDF, 361KB)
  
  
  701228 26 Role Description (Word, 576KB)
  Role Description