Step into a high-impact role where your legal expertise directly supports public confidence and good governance. As a Senior Lawyer in our in-house legal team, you’ll manage a diverse caseload including prosecutions, appeals, and statutory litigation for multiple Queensland Government agencies in various jurisdictions. The Business and Corporate Partnership (BCP) division provides strategic advice, leads key programs implementation and delivers corporate services that enable the department to achieve its objectives.
When you join BCP you will be partnering with our colleagues across the divisions to drive and find solutions and help foster a workplace culture focused on our people. Join our in-house legal team as a Senior Lawyer and play a key role in providing expert legal services to three Queensland Government agencies: the Department of Primary Industries, Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development and the Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation. In this flexible full-time role (temporary to June 2027), you'll lead and manage complex prosecutions, statutory appeals, and tribunal litigation.
Your responsibilities will include providing high-level legal advice, appearing in court or instructing counsel, and managing sensitive matters with independence and confidence. You'll engage with internal clients up to Deputy Director-General level and contribute to governance reporting and legislative improvement. You'll report to the Managing Principal Lawyer (Appeals and Prosecutions) and work as part of a 15-member team dedicated to delivering efficient, consistent, and cost-effective legal services. You'll also help guide and support junior team members, and coordinate with external legal providers to ensure high-quality, timely outcomes for the state.
Key Responsibilities IncludeManaging a caseload of criminal and civil litigation, including prosecutions and appeals. Appearing as an advocate and/or instructing legal counsel in matters before the Magistrates Court, District Court, Land Court, and QCAT. Providing expert legal advice to internal stakeholders on complex legal issues. Reviewing briefs of evidence, reporting outcomes to executives, and drafting key documentation. Supporting process improvement and mentoring less experienced staff. To Apply, Please SubmitSubmit your resume and a 1-2 page cover letter outlining your skills and experience in: Managing litigation matters, including criminal prosecutions.
Assessing briefs of evidence and appearing or instructing in courts or tribunals. Working under pressure and distilling key facts from complex material. Using legal systems, databases, and case management tools. Why work for us?NRMMRRD hosts legal services as part of a business and corporate partnership for three agencies - the Department of Primary Industries, the Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development and the Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation.
You will be exposed to a variety of legal matters across the three agencies, giving you a unique opportunity in government to advise across multiple agencies and portfolio legislation. We are committed to putting our people first—empowering staff, celebrating success, and encouraging innovation. Our workplace is mobile, flexible, inclusive and respectful, and we are focused on growing united, capable leaders. For more information, visit: https: //www. nrmmrrd. qld. gov.
au/about-us/careers/who-we-areWe OfferCompetitive superannuation and salary sacrificing optionsFlexible working options supporting work-life balanceGenerous leave provisions across the Queensland public sectorProfessional career development and training opportunitiesRelocation assistance and provisionsThe chance to help #deliver4qld and be part of Queensland's long-term prosperityTo learn more about the benefits of working with the Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development, visit: https: //www. nrmmrrd. qld. gov. au/about-us/careersApplications to remain current for 12 monthsJob Ad Reference: QLD/654031/25Closing Date: Wednesday, 27 August 2025Occupational group Justice & Legal
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