We are seeking a highly motivated, energetic and proactive lawyer to lead the Legal Strategy and Services Group.

Reporting to the Assistant Commissioner - General Counsel, Policy and Legal Command, this Director role will lead the management of litigation, provision of legal advice and representation for QCS in respect of a range of matters including:
• administrative law matters, including judicial reviews;
• human rights and anti-discrimination matters;
• coronial inquests
• workers compensation matters; and
• commercial maters.

Job details

Your key responsibilities:

• Deliver high quality and timely legal services and support to QCS, offering a strong understanding of the legislative and other legal and policy frameworks for the provision of services by QCS.
• Manage litigation including advocacy and briefing Crown Law and other legal service providers.
• Provide supervision, mentoring, training and professional development to a team of principal lawyers, senior lawyers, lawyers and graduate lawyers and work collaboratively and seamlessly with leaders across other groups within Policy and Legal Command.
• Build effective working relationships with senior officers within QCS with a strong focus on client service.
• Brief and report as necessary on legal matters that require escalation to senior management including the Assistant Commissioner - General Counsel and Deputy Commissioners.
• Be highly effective and advanced in oral and written communications with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels.
• Monitor and report on emerging developments in laws of relevance to QCS and the government.
• Drive, develop, implement and maintain appropriate systems to ensure continuous improvement in the delivery of cost effective legal services for QCS in accordance with Queensland public sector governance and policy requirements.
• Represent QCS in major initiatives with the central agencies of government, co-ordinate special projects as instructed by the Assistant Commissioner - General Counsel, and be involved in the preparation of papers for executive and senior management.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Further information

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

Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.

Documents

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

• 631519-25-Role Profile (PDF, 396KB)
  
  
  631519-25-Final-Applicant-Information-Guide-QCS-September-2023 (PDF, 309KB)