Crown Law is the in-house law firm for the Queensland Government. Our people work together to deliver high quality legal services that support the Queensland Government and help shape the future of Queensland. Employees have opportunities to contribute to meaningful and complex work, collaborate with respected professionals and build their expertise in a supportive workplace.

Crown Law offers rewarding careers, ongoing professional development and diverse opportunities across legal, legal support and corporate roles. Combined with a strong commitment to wellbeing and work-life balance, Crown Law provides an environment where people can grow their careers while making a genuine difference to the Queensland community.

Job details

As a Senior Practice Improvement Lawyer, you will leverage your legal expertise, project management capability and strategic insight to lead complex practice improvement initiatives that enhance the efficiency and quality of legal services across Crown Law. With a focus on innovation, continuous improvement and contemporary practice, you will design and implement frameworks, processes and solutions that deliver measurable organisational outcomes.

Operating with a high degree of autonomy, you will apply sound judgement, strong analytical skills and a solutions-focused approach to manage competing priorities in a complex legal environment. Collaboration is central to the role, requiring close engagement with the Deputy Crown Solicitors, senior legal practitioners and key stakeholders to drive change, support implementation and achieve successful project outcomes.

Working alongside technology, corporate and legal professionals, you will contribute to a culture of professionalism, innovation and continuous improvement. This role provides a unique opportunity to focus on strategic practice enhancement, capability development and organisational performance, supporting Crown Law to deliver modern, high-quality legal services.

Why Join Crown Law?

Crown Law offers a career that is rewarding, engaging and supportive of your work life balance. Here's what you can expect:

• A temporary, flexible full time Queensland public sector role.
• WFH and flexible work arrangements, including a 36.25-hour work week
• Salary package: $171,622.00 - $179,569.00 plus leave loading and 12.75% employer superannuation contribution.
• Access to professional development programs, secondment opportunities, and leadership training.
• A supportive, inclusive culture that values diversity, integrity, and respect.
• A focus on staff well-being, with strategies to support resilience in managing complex or sensitive matters.

We Value Diversity

Crown Law is dedicated to fostering a positive and balanced work environment where you can thrive professionally and personally. We encourage and welcome applications from First Nations people, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature age people.

How to Apply

Please review the attached Role Description and use the “Apply online” button to login or create a My SmartJob account to submit your cover letter and resume.

Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies which may include an alternative employment basis such as temporary, full time or part time.

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.

• 702684 26 - Role Description (Word, 117KB)
  
  
  702684 26 - Crown Law - Candidate Information Pack (PDF, 568KB)