Join our Legal Services Team as an PO5 Senior Legal Officer, within the Department of Housing and Public Works and make a difference every day! Provide expert legal advice, support public administration, and shape legislation that impacts lives.
PO5
closes 23-Sep-2025
Parole Board Queensland was established as an independent authority and its statutory functions and powers are exercised independent from influence by Queensland Corrective Services (QCS). As an independent decision-making body, the Board receives information from a range of people, service providers and organisations. The Board scrutinizes the information it is provided and maintains public confidence in the parole decision-making process through transparency in its processes. The Secretariat is a business unit established under the Community Corrections and Specialist Operations division in QCS. The Secretariat supports the Board through the provision of administrative and legal support in accordance with QCS’ statutory obligations relating to the operations of the Board.
PO3
closes 22-Sep-2025
Parole Board Queensland was established as an independent authority and its statutory functions and powers are exercised independent from influence by Queensland Corrective Services (QCS). As an independent decision-making body, the Board receives information from a range of people, service providers and organisations. The Board scrutinizes the information it is provided and maintains public confidence in the parole decision-making process through transparency in its processes. The Secretariat is a business unit established under the Community Corrections and Specialist Operations division in QCS. The Secretariat supports the Board through the provision of administrative and legal support in accordance with QCS’ statutory obligations relating to the operations of the Board.
PO5
closes 22-Sep-2025
Are you ready to take your legal career to the next level and make a real difference in people’s lives? As a Civil Lawyer at Legal Aid Queensland, you’ll be the voice for some of Queensland’s most vulnerable communities, championing justice in areas like NDIS Appeals and Administrative Law. Step into a role where every case matters, and your advocacy sparks change!
PO4
closes 18-Sep-2025
The Director, Legal Services is responsible for the effective and efficient management of the General Counsel stream of the Legal Services Team.
The role will be required to establish, maintain, and further develop strong relationships with key stakeholders, including the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), and other key government entities (such as, where necessary, the Queensland Police Service and/or the Crime and Misconduct Commission).
SO
closes 18-Sep-2025
This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced legal professional to take on a position delivering high quality, independent legal services on behalf of OCFOS to departmental staff within the Department. As a Legal Officer, you will be part of a team of lawyers providing practical, independent and strategic legal advice and representation on complex child protection matters. The role also provides an opportunity to contribute to improvements to the child protection litigation system in Queensland. The work is challenging but rewarding. The position will be located in a regional office or CSSC and will involve travel and attendance at courts and CSSCs across the state to support the Department and its clients. For further information and how you will be assessed for this role, please refer to the attached Role Profile & Candidate Information Package for full details.
PO4
closes 16-Sep-2025
Are you looking for a rewarding career where your skills make a real difference? Join a leading legal organisation dedicated to supporting vulnerable and disadvantaged people and take the next step in your career as a valued customer service professional.
AO3
closes 14-Sep-2025
Join the Queensland Public Trustee (QPT) as the Managing Lawyer within the Office of the Official Solicitor, Customer Legal Service unit and oversee a skilled legal team. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on expertise in succession law, property law, equity and trusts, and elder and disability law. You’ll represent the QPT in courts and tribunals, mentor legal professionals, and contribute to creating an inclusive, respectful workplace.
PO6
closes 11-Sep-2025
Looking to take your legal career to the next level? The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) is looking for a passionate and skilled Senior Legal Officer (PO4) to join our dynamic teams Ipswich. This 6-month opportunity (with potential for extension) is your chance to take the lead in preparing and managing complex and challenging matters referred to the ODPP for prosecution. Bring your expertise, attention to detail, and commitment to justice to a role where no two days are ever the same. Ready to make an impact and contribute to the pursuit of justice? Take the next step and express your interest today!
PO4
closes 11-Sep-2025
Crime and Intelligence Legal Services is seeking experienced senior lawyers with a passion to make a difference to join our dedicated team. In this leadership position, you will work in a dynamic environment with interesting operational work and involving the implementation of new powers. The role is rewarding, supporting the frontline to enhance community safety. You will provide legal advice to investigators, senior officers and members of the Senior Executive in relation to complex aspects of investigations, policy and other operational law enforcement initiatives affecting the Queensland Police Service.VIDEO
PO5
closes 09-Sep-2025
Brisbane Inner City,Ipswich region
As the Legal Officer (Guardianship), you will advocate and make structured decisions on legal matters for adults with impaired capacity. You will be required to provide advice and assistance to the Public Guardian (and their delegates) in relation to guardianship matters.
PO3
closes 31-Dec-2025
You will provide specialist legal advice in the investigation of major and organised crime and represent the Queensland Police Service before courts and tribunals when required; and contribute to the development and delivery of legal training programs relevant to the investigation of major and organised criminal activity.VIDEO
PO3
closes 19-Jan-2026
Crime and Intelligence Legal Services is seeking an experienced senior lawyer with a passion to make a difference to join our dedicated team. In this leadership position, you will work in a dynamic environment with interesting operational work and involving the implementation of new powers. The role is rewarding, supporting the frontline enhance community safety.VIDEO
PO5
closes 21-Jan-2026
Brisbane Inner City,Cairns region,Logan - Beaudesert,Toowoomba region,Townsville region,Rockhampton region,Gold Coast,Sunshine Coast,Ipswich region
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions is seeking expressions of interest for PO3 Legal Officers. There are multiple temporary flexible full-time positions available in various locations across the state.
As a Legal Officer with the ODPP, you will play a key role in preparing cases referred for prosecution, contributing to the delivery of justice in Queensland. These roles provide a dynamic and rewarding environment where your expertise will support critical legal processes.
This is a continuous recruitment pool to fill various temporary fixed-term vacancies in various chambers across the state. Applications will remain current for 12 months.
Are you ready to bring your skills to the ODPP and make a difference?
PO3
closes 13-Jul-2026
** 6 Month Continuous Applicant Pool **
As a Legal Officer or Assessment Officer in our team, you’ll play a vital role in assessing blue card applications under the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000. You’ll apply your legal knowledge to ensure only the right people are entrusted to work with children.
We are seeking candidates for future PO3 Legal and Assessment Officer roles. We will assess applications regularly as temporary vacancies arise. If deemed suitable, you may be contacted to discuss your application and further selection activities may take place. Pre-employment vetting, forms part of our selection process, therefore you will be asked to submit detailed documentation prior to your commencement in a temporary role.
PO3
closes 01-Dec-2025
Expressions of Interest for Principal Legal Officers (PO6) – Temporary Opportunities at the Department of Housing and Public Works (HPW)– APPLY TODAY!
We are committed to a rolling selection process open throughout the year for EOI opportunities of varying periods as they come up. Suitable candidates whose profiles match the position requirements may be contacted for an initial phone screening or interview. To avoid missing out on upcoming opportunities, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
PO6
closes 30-Jun-2026
Expressions of Interest for Senior Legal Officers (PO5) – Temporary Opportunities at the Department of Housing and Public Works (HPW)– APPLY TODAY!
PO5
closes 30-Jun-2026
Brisbane Inner City,Cairns region,Logan - Beaudesert,Toowoomba region,Townsville region,Rockhampton region,Gold Coast,Sunshine Coast,Ipswich region
ODPP is seeking expressions of interest for multiple AO2 Legal Support Officer vacancies across Queensland. Permanent and fixed-term temporary flexible full-time opportunities are available over the next 12 months. Legal Support Officers assist Crown Prosecutors and Legal Officers to prepare and present matters to the Court.
AO2
closes 15-Apr-2026
The position is responsible for the delivery of Legal Services to the department and the provision of independent, high level and timely legal and related strategic advice to the Ministers, Director-General, Executive Leadership Team and officers across all areas of the department, liaison with other government and external agencies, and representation of the department as required in legal matters. In order to maintain the ability to provide independent legal advice, the holder of the position is not subject to direction from persons who are not lawyers as to the content of legal opinions or advice.
SES2(H)
closes 17-Sep-2025
An outstanding opportunity for a legal professional to thrive in a role that is challenging, complex, and rewarding. You will work on crucial client matters involving family law, domestic and family violence, child protection, and related cases. As a lawyer in our Family Law Services team, you’ll advocate for our clients, deliver essential legal services, and contribute to meaningful law reforms and policy development.
PO4
closes 17-Sep-2025