The Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC) is a statutory body set up to combat and reduce the incidence of major crime and corruption in the public sector in Queensland. Its functions and powers are set out in the Crime and Corruption Act 2001.

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About us

We have a vision that our communities will be safe and supported by fair and ethical public institutions with a focus on those matters of highest threat to the Queensland community. As an organisation we are committed to this vision and as such our values of people, accountability, integrity, courage and excellence underpin everything we do at the CCC.

What we offer

At the CCC our people have access to a range of employee benefits that promote career development, enhance employee wellbeing and encourage a healthy and balanced work and home life. When you join the CCC you can access the following benefits: 

• salary packaging
• 12.75% superannuation
• flexible work options, including working from home
• access to paid parental leave
• accrued time off
• opportunity to purchase leave
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• health and wellbeing program
• study assistance
• access to a wide variety of training opportunities
• free annual influenza vaccination
• six star rated inner city location close to public transport 

About you 

The ideal applicant will demonstrate capability in the following requirements: 

• are able to rapidly acquire thorough knowledge of the Crime and Corruption Act 2001, the Criminal Code (Qld), the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000, the Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Act 1979 (Cth) and other legislation relevant to the operations of the CCC.
• demonstrate experience in a general in-house legal team or practicing experience in commercial or administrative law and are able to advise about some or all of the following:  information access applications, privacy law, human rights law, judicial review and civil procedure, employment law, procurement and contract law.
• have the ability to analyse complex legal and factual issues, to make high quality decisions and judgments and provide expert legal advice.
• have developed your written communication skills including the ability to prepare briefs of evidence, legal process documents, submissions and reports, and correspondence covering complex legal and factual issues.
• have developed your interpersonal and oral communication skills, including the ability to work autonomously and co-operatively in a multi-disciplinary team, to liaise and consult effectively with other officers in the Commission and with external stakeholders.
• have the ability to manage conflicting priorities and meet deadlines in a high-pressure work environment.
• have demonstrated your experience contributing to a positive workplace culture and operating in a high-performing team.

How to apply 

For more detailed information, including what is required to demonstrate your suitability for the role, refer to the attached role description. Pre-employment vetting forms a part of our selection process - you may be asked to provide detailed personal particulars and private interests information. For more information about our security vetting process please refer to How to apply | CCC - Crime and Corruption Commission Queensland

 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

For more information about working with the CCC, visit www.ccc.qld.gov.au/careers

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Role Description - Lawyer (PO4) - November 2024 (PDF, 401KB)
  Role Description