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Senior Legal Officer
Blue Card Services (Screening Services); Queensland Worker Screening Services; Community Services and Consumer Protection; Brisbane
Senior Legal Officer / Senior Assessment Officer
Queensland Worker Screening Services (QWSS) | Blue Card Services, Eligibility Assessment
Are you an experienced legal, assessment, regulatory, or compliance professional looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and young people across Queensland?
Queensland Worker Screening Services is seeking a highly motivated Senior Legal Officer / Senior Assessment Officer to join our Eligibility Assessment team. In this role, you will undertake the assessment of complex and high-profile employment screening applications and provide expert legal, policy and procedural advice relating to the screening provisions of the Working with Children Check Act 2000.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Justice & Legal |
| Classification | PO4 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City |
| Job ad reference | QLD/701824/26 |
| Closing date | 12-Oct-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Emily McPhie |
| Contact details | Phone: 3211 6843 Access the National Relay Service |
This is a rewarding opportunity to contribute to child safeguarding outcomes while working within a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
About the Role
As a Senior Legal Officer / Senior Assessment Officer, you will apply your legislative expertise, analytical skills and professional judgment to assess complex matters and make recommendations regarding an individual's eligibility to hold a Blue Card.
You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders, provide expert advice on legislative and policy matters, and contribute to decision-making that supports the safety and wellbeing of children and young people across Queensland.
Key Responsibilities:
In this role, you will:
- Assess complex and high-profile employment screening applications under the Working with Children Check Act 2000.
- Undertake detailed risk assessments and apply legislative knowledge to support decisions in the best interests of children and young people.
- Analyse complex information and evidence, identify information gaps and request additional material where required.
- Prepare high-quality recommendations regarding applicant eligibility, supported by detailed legislative reasoning.
- Effectively case manage files, ensuring appropriate prioritisation and timely outcomes.
- Prepare reports, submissions, correspondence, briefing materials and other documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
- Provide legal, policy, procedural and administrative advice on matters relating to Blue Card screening provisions.
- Support advocacy activities, including appearing on behalf of Blue Card Services when required.
- Conduct legal and policy research and maintain contemporary knowledge of relevant legislation and regulatory developments.
- Build and maintain productive relationships with government agencies, partner organisations and other stakeholders.
- Respond to enquiries regarding legislative and procedural matters.
- Mentor and support Legal Officers and Paralegal Officers to build capability and knowledge across the team.
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
- Detailed knowledge of, or the ability to quickly acquire, knowledge of the Working with Children Check Act 2000.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to identify patterns, assess risk and formulate evidence-based conclusions.
- Experience interpreting legislation, legal documents, policies or complex regulatory frameworks.
- Exceptional written communication skills, including the ability to prepare technical reports, recommendations and legal-style documents.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities within established timeframes.
- Sound decision-making skills and the ability to apply policy, legislation and precedent to complex matters.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement, negotiation and communication skills.
- A trauma-informed and respectful approach when interacting with members of the public and stakeholders.
- A commitment to teamwork, collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement.
- A demonstrated commitment to diversity, inclusion, equity and respectful workplace practices.
Why Join Us?
Working with Queensland Worker Screening Services offers an opportunity to:
- Contribute directly to safeguarding children and young people across Queensland.
- Work on challenging and meaningful legal and assessment matters.
- Develop specialist expertise within a complex legislative environment.
- Be part of a supportive and collaborative team culture.
- Access ongoing professional development and mentoring opportunities.
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.
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