We are looking for an accomplished Principal Legal Officer to bring their expertise to TMR's Legal Services team. We are seeking a candidate with strong expertise in either employment and industrial relations or commercial law, with experience across areas such as commercial and contractual matters, procurement, construction, major projects, dispute resolution, statutory interpretation and administrative law.

Job details

Join the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) as a Principal Legal Officer in the Legal Services team within the Legal, Information Access and Prosecutions Branch. In this permanent, flexible full-time role, you will provide strategic, practical and outcome-focused legal advice on complex and sensitive matters that support TMR's delivery for Queensland.

We are seeking an experienced lawyer with strong expertise in either employment and industrial relations or commercial law. Depending on your area of expertise, you may advise on employment and industrial relations issues, dispute resolution and matters progressing to conciliation or hearing, or on commercial and contractual matters, procurement, construction, major projects, statutory interpretation and administrative law.

You will research complex legal issues and provide timely, accurate advice to staff at all levels. You will also negotiate, draft and settle a broad range of legal documents, including notices, decisions, letters, submissions, contracts, licences, memoranda of understanding, agreements and deeds. The role includes instructing and managing external legal providers, building effective relationships with internal clients and external stakeholders, and supporting the Directors (Legal) with the daily operations
and strategic direction of Legal Services.

To be successful, you will bring highly developed communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills, sound judgement, and the ability to identify legal and commercial risks and develop practical, proportionate solutions. You will be able to manage complex matters and competing priorities while working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.

You must hold a degree in law and be admitted, or eligible for admission, as a solicitor or barrister of the Supreme Court of Queensland. A criminal history checkwill be undertaken before appointment due to the role's access to sensitive
information.

TMR offers an inclusive workplace, career development opportunities and support for a healthy work-life balance. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage you to tell us about any adjustments that would help you participate fully
in the recruitment process.

Apply through Smart Jobs and Careers with your resume (maximum five pages) and a letter of no more than two pages explaining how your knowledge, skills, experience and attributes meet the key responsibilities and role requirements.

Applications will remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/707012/26

Closing Date: Wednesday, 25 November 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.

• Applicant Guide (PDF, 361KB)
  
  
  707012 26 Role Description (Word, 578KB)
  Role Description