Description:
Are you passionate about delivering high-quality legal services in a dynamic and impactful environment? The Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) is seeking a dedicated Lawyer to join our team. In this role, you will provide expert legal services in support of QBCC’s prosecutorial proceedings, manage administrative review proceedings, and represent the QBCC in tribunals and courts. You will play a key part in supporting the QBCC’s efforts to ensure building standards are maintained and remedies are available for defective building work, all while promoting confidence in the building and construction industry. If you have a passion for regulatory law and are eager to contribute to the protection and enhancement of Queensland’s building standards, we’d love to hear from you.The position is based in Brisbane, and the successful candidate will have the option to work from home under an approved Flexible Work Arrangement.
Key Outcomes and Accountabilities
- Delivering high quality advocacy services in the prosecution of summary offences in the Magistrates Court.
- Delivering high quality advocacy services for administrative review proceedings in the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal, judicial review and other proceedings in the Supreme Court, and appellate proceedings in the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal and the Court of Appeal.
- Providing specialist legal advice by researching issues or reviewing legislation and policies and offering appropriate strategies and actions.
Mandatory Requirements
- Admitted as a solicitor or barrister of the Supreme Court of Queensland.
- Holder of a current practising certificate issued by the Queensland Law Society or Queensland Bar Association.
- Fully compliant with all CPD requirements of the Queensland Law Society or Queensland Bar Association.
We are looking to find the person best suited for the role by undertaking a holistic assessment and will consider your knowledge, skills and experience, and potential for development.
Why join us?
We offer a range of benefits, including a generous 12.75% superannuation contribution, with the option to salary sacrifice personal superannuation contributions. You'll have access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Galang Place for free, confidential counselling. Additionally, we support skill development through our study and research assistance scheme.
How to apply
Applicants are required to apply via Smartjobs only, applications submitted via other sources will not be accepted.
Please submit a current resume and a brief letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how your skills, knowledge and experience complement the Candidate Attributes in the Position Description.
Occupational group Justice & Legal
2 Apr 2025;
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