Description:
We are seeking an experienced and motivated planning and development lawyer to join our high performing and agile legal team, providing strategic legal advice on a range of complex and exciting planning matters. More specifically, this is an opportunity for a senior lawyer to manage the conduct of planning litigation for the department.- Due to recent machinery of government changes, this position will support the newly formed Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning. This position will be advertised under HLGPPW while establishment changes are finalised*
Role
In this role your key responsibility will be to manage the planning litigation for the department. You will effectively and efficiently manage all stages of the litigation through working collaboratively with:
- Planning and technical officers within the department and other agencies; and
- External legal providers including Crown Law.
- Planning, environment, infrastructure and other development legislation
- Administrative law and statutory interpretation
- State and local government powers and responsibilities for the delivery of major projects and infrastructure including residential, commercial and industrial projects.
- Knowledge of planning and environment, and/or administrative law
- Ability to contribute to the professional development of others in the team.
- Must be admitted, or qualify for admission, as a Solicitor or Barrister of the Supreme Court of Queensland, with demonstrated relevant experience; and
- A minimum of 4 years post admission experience in relevant practice areas is preferred.
- 36.25 hrs per week (full time hours or pro-rata for part-time)
- Up to 12.75% employer super contributions
- Study-leave for approved work-related courses.
Applications to remain current for 12 months
Job Ad Reference: QLD/625826/25
Closing Date: Wednesday, 02 April 2025
Occupational group Justice & Legal
12 Mar 2025;
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