Would you like to support the Queensland Integrity Commissioner in the performance of their statutory functions?

Join us as Principal Legal Officer and Integrity Advisor to promote the primacy of the interests of the Queensland public.

Job details

Our contribution

The Office of the Queensland Integrity Commissioner is a small, dynamic team dedicated to promoting the interests of the public by supporting the Queensland Integrity Commissioner in the performance of their statutory functions. Our aim is to encourage confidence in public office and public institutions through our work. More information about us can be found at www.integrity.qld.gov.au

Your contribution

As Principal Legal Officer and Integrity Advisor you will provide clear and concise oral and written legal advice, for example, on legislative interpretation, administrative law and matters arising under the Integrity Act 2009.
The successful person will have demonstrated experience in providing written legal advice on issues relevant to a Queensland statutory body, including legislative interpretation and administrative law. You would ideally have a minimum of two years post-admission experience.

Mandatory requirements:

• Possession of a degree in law from a recognised tertiary institution.
• Admitted or eligible for immediate admission as a legal practitioner in Queensland.

Benefits

Your employment experience with the Office of the Queensland Integrity Commissioner will include work-life balance with flexible working options, competitive salary and benefits, generous leave entitlements, career progression opportunities and the chance to make a difference to the people and communities of Queensland.

Further information

If you would like to know more about the role, please do not hesitate to contact Amy Bewley on the details above. For further information on the responsibilities of the role and details of how to apply please refer to the role description.

We are seeking the best suited applicant for this role. We will do this by assessing your eligibility and your ability to undertake the requirements of the role (including, where relevant, the way you have carried out previous positions). We will also consider your potential to make contributions to the department and how your engagement would support our commitment to equity, diversity, respect and inclusion.

Should you require any additional support and/or reasonable adjustments during our recruitment process, please contact the hiring manager listed to discuss your requirements.

The role description will outline any qualifications, licences and specific requirements of the role. If you are interested in this job we encourage you to read the attached role description and talk to the contact officer.

• Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies (identical or similar).
• Appointments are subject to criminal history checks in accordance with section 52 of the Public Sector Act 2022.
• Prior to appointment, current and previous public sector employees are required to disclose any history of serious disciplinary action in accordance with section 71 of the Public Sector Act 2022.
• All employees are required to disclose any interest/s that conflict, may conflict or may be perceived to conflict with the discharge of their duties in accordance with section 182 of the Public Sector Act 2022.

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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.

• OQIC640141 Principal Legal Officer and Integrity Advisor - RD (PDF, 380KB)
  Role Description