We’re seeking a Principal Lawyer to deliver high-quality advocacy and legal services for the Queensland Building and Construction Commission, including representation in QCAT, Supreme Court and Court of Appeal, drafting complex documents, preparing litigation plans and providing strategic legal advice. In this role you’ll lead and mentor a team of lawyers, coordinate continuing legal education, and build strong partnerships with internal stakeholders to support QBCC’s statutory functions and risk-mitigation activities. If you’re a solutions-focused, client-oriented legal professional with experience in administrative and judicial review proceedings, we want to hear from you.

Job details

Key Outcomes and Accountabilities 

• Conduct complex legal and other research and providing legal advice to the Senior Leadership Team relevant to the statutory functions of the QBCC and contemporary, contentious and emerging issues within the construction industry.
• Lead, mentor and develop a team of lawyers, including providing clear guidance, constructive feedback, with the development of in-house capability as a priority.
• Proactively partner with and cultivate effective working relationships with internal clients and key internal stakeholders, to foster a cooperative approach to achieving the QBCC's aims.
• Assist in the professional development of lawyers by co-ordinating a continuing legal education program.

Candidate Attributes

1.  Demonstrated high-level litigation experience, preferably related to government and preferably within administrative law, or civil litigation.
2.  Demonstrated ability to lead and develop lawyers, and mentor other legal practitioners in the QBCC, with previous experience in a similar role.
3.  Proven capacity to appear as an advocate on behalf of the QBCC, analyse complex legal and factual issues, and draft complex legal advice.
4.  High level interpersonal skills including a high competency in written and oral communications, including the ability to effectively partner with and manage stakeholders.
5.  Proven experience being proactive, and client and solutions focused, with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

How do I apply?

Before you submit your application please read the attached applicant information document noting in particular that QBCC cannot employ anyone who is on a visa. 

Please submit:

• Your resume and include the names and contact details of two referees who have a thorough knowledge of your work performance and conduct, it is preferable to include your current and previous supervisor.
• A cover letter (maximum of two pages) telling us why you are interested in this role and how your skills, knowledge and experience complement this role. This should not be a repeat of your resume but rather your opportunity to tell us how you meet the required competencies.

Referee Checks

It is recommended you seek approval when nominating a person as a referee. Referees should have a thorough knowledge of your work performance and conduct, and it is preferable to include your current/immediate past supervisor.

By providing the names and contact details of your referee/s you consent for these people to be contacted by the selection panel. If you do not wish the panel to contact your referees without your permission, please make this clear on your resume.

Further information

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

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Documents

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

• Position Description PO5 - Principal Lawyer (PDF, 579KB)
  
  
  2025 - QBCC Information for Applicants (PDF, 986KB)