Senior Legal Officer - Legal, Compliance and Investigation Unit

Hybrid work | Great work-life balance | Negotiable salary | Supportive team culture

Are you an experienced legal professional looking for meaningful work without sacrificing work-life balance? Join a supportive, high-performing team with a hybrid work environment, negotiable salary, and a positive, collaborative culture that values flexibility, growth, and professional excellence.

We're looking for a Senior Legal Officer to join our Legal, Compliance and Investigation Unit (LCIU) - a key role in protecting the public and maintaining trust in Queensland's engineering profession.

About the Role:

As the Senior Legal Officer, you'll be part of a passionate and skilled team responsible for managing legal matters under the Professional Engineers Act 2002 (PE Act). You'll play a leading role in investigating complaints, delivering legal advice, managing disciplinary actions, and representing the Board in tribunal and court proceedings.

This role sits at the heart of our legal and regulatory work, helping ensure engineers meet high professional standards and that the public is kept safe. You'll report to the Principal Legal Officer and be involved in some of the most important and interesting legal work in the public sector.

Key Responsibilities

Assess and investigate complaints about professional misconduct and offences under the PE Act

Provide high-quality legal advice on investigations and regulatory enforcement matters

Represent the Board in complex cases before the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal and Magistrates Courts

Draft legal advice, briefing notes, correspondence, and legal documents for internal and external stakeholders

Supervise and mentor junior legal team members to support their development and ensure quality outcomes

Maintain detailed case management records and report on risks, progress, and outcomes

Respond to applications under the Right to Information Act 2009 and Information Privacy Act 2009

Develop relationships with key stakeholders, including other government departments, legal and engineering professionals

Assist with policy and program development to promote compliance and better understanding of the PE Act

Stay up to date with relevant legal developments and contribute to continuous improvement in our legal practice

Support compliance operations and audits related to registration and assessment schemes as required

Prepare reports and briefings for senior leadership, the Board, and government stakeholders

What We're Looking For

Minimum 5+ years post-admission legal experience

Current Queensland Practising Certificate (or ability to obtain one)

Experience with professional misconduct, non-compliance or regulatory matters (such as professional negligence, construction, or building disputes)

Strong ability to interpret legislation and apply it in a regulatory context

Excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritise and work independently

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate, support colleagues, and resolve problems.

Please call me on 0427624227 or contact [email protected] to discuss further!

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.