Job details

Key Details:

• This role is not suitable for early career lawyers.
• This position is Temporary full time from 14 May 2026 to 31 March 2027 (Maternity Leave backfil) 

The successful candidate will play an integral role in the following:

• Lead, monitor and report on the operational performance of the team and ensure compliance with all professional and corporate responsibilities.
• Manage and supervise a team of professional and administrative staff including achievement development plans (ADP), provision of training and guidance to develop the skills of the criminal law team, provision of performance management and feedback, recruitment and other human resource activities.
• Supervise legal work and develop the legal skills of, train and guide staff within the criminal law the team, Legal Aid Queensland lawyers state-wide. Provide guidance to external legal practitioners regarding particular cases, Legal Aid Queensland processes and referral pathways.
• Establish and maintain relationships with stakeholders in the justice system and allied sectors, represent the agency at stakeholder meetings and regularly liaise with counterparts from other agencies and organisations.
• Ensure new initiatives and programs are effectively implemented and supported.
• Manage the delivery of family, criminal or civil cases in the office and undertake casework across various jurisdictions.
• Coordinate and provide duty lawyer and legal advice services and manage issues about the delivery of these services.
• Manage resource allocation to ensure costs are contained within budget parameters.
• Contribute to strategic and operational planning, policy, procedure, law reform and legal service delivery initiatives.

About You:

• You have knowledge and experience in preparation, representation and advocacy of complex matters in criminal law.
• You have experience in managing and supervising a team of professional and administrative staff including the provision of performance management and feedback, recruitment and other human resource activities.
• You communicate in a clear, concise and articulate manner, offer convincing rationale, negotiate persuasively and engage effectively with stakeholders including clients with complex needs using the principles of trauma informed practice.

 Other competencies

Legal Aid Queensland applies the Leadership competencies for Queensland. We recognise that leadership is a part of every role regardless of classification level or management responsibilities. This role is mapped to the “Team Leader” profile. The competencies most relevant to this role are:

• Results- You build and sustain relationships to achieve shared goals.
• Vision- You role-model integrity in decision making and demonstrate transparency.
• Vision- You demonstrate a growth mindset and build confidence within challenging environments.
• Results- You inspire others to collaborate and achieve objectives.

What we offer you

• 36.25 hrs per week (full time hours)
• Generous salary packaging
• 12.75% employer super contributions
• Flexible working hours
• Study leave for approved work-related courses.

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.

• PO6 Principal Lawyer Woodridge Position Description (PDF, 206KB)
  Role Description
  
  LAQ_00349 Applicant information kit FA (PDF, 3.13MB)
  Application Kit