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, the 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 for 11 months), you'll provide high quality and timely legal advice and services on a wide variety of commercial matters, supporting teams from operational staff up to Director-General and Ministerial level. With a strong focus on contractual arrangements, land tenure management and intellectual property issues, you'll manage complex and sensitive legal issues in a fast paced, high-volume environment with minimal supervision.

You'll be an experienced legal practitioner with at least 3-4 years' post-admission experience and hold (or be eligible for) admission as a legal practitioner in Queensland. Experience in State land tenure, IP, IT and data issues or government advisory work will be highly regarded. This role suits a self-motivated professional with a collaborative mindset and a desire to contribute to strategic legal services that make a real difference.

To apply, please submit your resume and a 1-2 page cover letter showcasing your skills, experience and what you can contribute to this role and team including:
• advising clients on a wide variety of commercial legal issues and complex contractual arrangements; and
• managing multiple matters, client relationships and service demands simultaneously in a challenging, high-volume environment.

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-are .

We offer:
• Competitive superannuation and salary sacrificing options.
• Flexible working options supporting work-life balance.
• Generous leave provisions across the Queensland public sector.
• Professional career development and training opportunities.
• Relocation assistance and provisions.
• The chance to help #deliver4qld and be part of Queensland's long-term prosperity.

To 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/careers .

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/667235/25

Closing Date: Friday, 07 November 2025