Principal Legal Officer - Brisbane, Australia - Department Of The Premier And Cabinet Qld

Department Of The Premier And Cabinet Qld Brisbane, Australia

1 week ago

Full time

Description

Generalists - In-house (Legal)
Government - State (Government & Defence)

At the Department of the Premier and Cabinet (DPC), our primary responsibility is to provide support and guidance to the Premier and Cabinet to effectively deliver on the government's priorities, commitments, decisions, and objectives for the betterment of the community.

Legal Services is responsible for the delivery of independent strategic legal advice and support to the Director-General and the department.

Our team has a key role in ensuring that the department operates within robust and effective governance and integrity frameworks.

Your opportunity:

As a Principal Legal Officer you will work across Government, take a whole of government view and partner collaboratively with clients and stakeholders to assist in the delivery of the Government's objectives.

You will operate as a trusted legal adviser, acting with professionalism, integrity and in line with the ethical principles fundamental to good public administration.

About you:

You will have proven success in delivering strong outcomes and advising on sensitive, complex and high level legal and public administration issues including drafting legal documents, submissions and contracts.

As part of our team, you will be provided with comprehensive support to help you achieve your professional development goals.

You will have the opportunity to work in a state of the art building situated on the river's edge.

We take pride in offering first-class facilities to all our employees, and we prioritise their well-being through our flexible working arrangements and the DPC's Health, Safety, and Wellbeing program.

To apply, please provide:

a two-page written statement responding to the core competencies and requirements outlined in the Role Description, and clearly stating why you are interested in this role and working at DPC; and
a tailored resume, which highlights your work experience relevant to the responsibilities outlined in the Role Description and job advertisement.

If you would like to know more about the role, please do not hesitate to contact Elizabeth Stevens, Director, Legal Services, on

For further information on the responsibilities of the role and details of how to apply please refer to the role description and attachment.

The Department of the Premier and Cabinet is looking for the best suited applicant for this role.

We will do this by assessing your eligibility and your ability to undertake the requirements of the role (including, where relevant, the way you have carried out previous positions).

We will also consider your potential to make contributions to the department and how your engagement would support our commitment to equity, diversity, respect and inclusion.

Should you require any additional support and/or reasonable adjustments during our recruitment process, please contact the hiring manager listed to discuss your requirements.

Applications to remain current for 12 months

Job Ad Reference:
QLD/561348/24

Department of the Premier and Cabinet QLDThe Department of the Premier and Cabinet deals with the 'bigger picture' strategic aspects of government.

As our name suggests, it's our job to support and advise the Premier and Cabinet so that the government's priorities can be met.

We provide a broad range of services to the Premier and Cabinet, government Ministers and the community.

As the lead agency in the Queensland Public Service, we work closely with all government agencies to lead key strategies and plans from conception through to implementation.

Our vision is to make a real and tangible difference today, and future generations will recognise our contributions.
Our guiding principles of leadership, innovation, inclusiveness, collaboration and empowerment underpin everything we do.
The Department of the Premier and Cabinet deals with the 'bigger picture' strategic aspects of government.

As our name suggests, it's our job to support and advise the Premier and Cabinet so that the government's priorities can be met.

We provide a broad range of services to the Premier and Cabinet, government Ministers and the community.

As the lead agency in the Queensland Public Service, we work closely with all government agencies to lead key strategies and plans from conception through to implementation.

Our vision is to make a real and tangible difference today, and future generations will recognise our contributions.
Our guiding principles of leadership, innovation, inclusiveness, collaboration and empowerment underpin everything we do.
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