Arts Queensland (AQ), now part of Department of Education, we are looking for a Senior Manager - Legal to work within our Legal Services team, which is part of Agencies, Governance & Infrastructure (AG&I).

As Senior Manager - Legal you will provide independent and objective legal advice and services for the Minister, Director-General, senior leaders and staff relating to a wide range of sensitive and high-level issues across the Arts portfolio, as well as advice on a range of public administration matters affecting the Department, including insurance claims, conflicts of interest, complaints and investigations/reviews, compliance, right to information and privacy, Cabinet, legislative and policy matters.

In addition, you will manage the day-to-day activities of the Legal Services team and provide professional and administrative oversight and supervision of the Senior Lawyer.

Job details

Arts Queensland is looking for a fixed-term temporary full-time Senior Manager - Legal (PO6) for 12 months with possible extension to come and work with us.

Please refer to the position description for full list of required key duties/tasks that this role will undertake.

Please also refer to the applicant guide for more information on AQ and DoE and this recruitment process.

Interested in applying? Please submit:

• A one-to-two-page cover letter detailing your current and / or previous experiences for this role under “Your contribution and key responsibilities and what we are looking for sections” as listed in this position description.
• A current resume detailing your previous work history and two (2) professional referees who have a thorough knowledge of your performance and conduct over the past two years.
• Certified copies of documents of relevant education and eligibility for, or admission as, a barrister, solicitor or legal practitioner of the Supreme Court of Queensland.
• If you require any reasonable adjustment support during this recruitment process, please contact the enquiries person listed within the job ad to discuss further.

Additional Information:

• Salary: $166,374 - $175,815 p.a. (total renumeration)
• Generous leave entitlements
• Fixed-term temporary full-time for 12 months with possible extension with professional development opportunities
• Please note a probationary period (up to 6 months) may apply to new employees of Arts Queensland in accordance with section 315 of the Industrial Relations Act 2016
• Please also note as part of pre-employment checks, suitable candidates may be required to undertake:
• A criminal history check under section 52 of the Public Sector Act (PSA) 2022
• Complete a serious discipline history check (if required) under section 71 of the PSA
• Disclose any interest/s that conflict, may conflict or may be perceived to conflict with the discharge of their duties in accordance with Division 2 of the PSA.
• Please also note that Arts Queensland is committed to equity, diversity, respect, and inclusion, and Arts Queensland encourages all applicants to apply for our roles. Please refer to our Workplace inclusion and diversity strategy for the Queensland Government for more information.

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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.

• AQ Applicant Guide (PDF, 701KB)
  Application Kit
  
  AQ652438 Senior Manager - Legal (46240) - RD (PDF, 261KB)
  Role Description