We are seeking an experienced Legal Officer to join the Residential Tenancies Authority (RTA). This role is required to contribute to the achievement of the RTA strategic objectives through provision of timely legal and legislative advice and consultancy services.

This position is a fixed-term, full-time role until 16 October 2026 and is located in the Brisbane CBD with generous flexible working arrangements. This position may be offered as a part-time role (minimum of 2-3 days per week) for the right candidate.

Job details

The role of the Legal Officer is to provide high level quality legal advice and assist the team to provide legal opinion to the Chief Executive, the RTA Board, executive management and employees across a wide range of legal matters.

To be successful you will need:

• The ability to understand and apply relevant laws, especially those affecting the RTA and prepare considered research memorandums
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including drafting legal documents and explaining complex ideas clearly
• An ability to build positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support legal outcomes
• Demonstrated experience managing legal records and handling multiple tasks efficiently and accurately
• An ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A commitment to inclusive, respectful and safe workplace practices
• A law degree is desirable, but not essential. Candidates with relevant experience and professional development will also be considered.

What we offer is:

• The flexibility to work from home up to 60% of the time once successfully onboarded and approved
• Beautifully designed offices at Midtown Centre on Mary St, Brisbane CBD
• A rewarding role with extensive learning and professional development opportunities
• A highly supportive culture that values diversity and inclusion while contributing to team success
• An employee health and wellbeing program and reward and recognition program.

If this rewarding role sounds like an opportunity that compliments your current skills, experience and future career plan, we encourage you to read the attached position description and submit your application.

Your application must contain:

• Cover Letter - Maximum of 2 pages outlining how and why your skills and experience are suited to this position, specifically relating to the functions outlined within the Your Key Responsibilities section of the position description and the vision, results and accountability indicators for the leadership competencies outlined in the Leadership Competencies for Queensland Framework
• Resume
• Academic transcript (where applicable)
• 2 referees.

For further information on what your cover letter should contain, please refer to the Additional information for applicants document attached.

Further information

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

If you have included any education and professional qualifications or enrolments to your resume, please attach these to your application. A three-month probationary period will apply for any applicant who is not a current public sector employee.

Documents

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

• AO5 Legal Officer (PDF, 345KB)
  Role Description
  
  Application information for candidates (PDF, 324KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Employee benefits available at the RTA (PDF, 6.39MB)
  Information Package for Applicants