General Counsel | Department of Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child Safety OnTalent Brisbane City, Queensland, Australia Join or sign in to find your next job Join to apply for the General Counsel | Department of Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child Safety role at OnTalent General Counsel | Department of Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child Safety OnTalent Brisbane City, Queensland, Australia 3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the General Counsel | Department of Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child Safety role at OnTalent Based in Brisbane, lead the legal function of a department that supports Queensland’s most vulnerable – children, families, people with disability and seniors. The Department is seeking to appoint an exceptional General Counsel to provide independent, authoritative and high-impact legal leadership during a time of heightened public scrutiny and systemic review. This follows the Minister’s announcement of a Commission of Inquiry into child safety — a landmark initiative that underscores the need for strategic legal stewardship, rigorous governance, and deep subject matter expertise within the Department. The Commission of Inquiry will bring complex legal, policy and reputational implications for the Department and the broader Queensland Government. As General Counsel, you will provide authoritative, independent legal advice to the Director-General, Minister and senior executives. You will oversee a multidisciplinary legal, redress, records and RTI team, and manage complex legal matters including child protection, disability services, privacy, human rights and national redress. This role plays a critical part in: Leading high-impact legal strategy and operations Representing the department in complex court and tribunal matters Influencing government direction on redress, statutory obligations and governance Fostering a culturally safe, inclusive and high-performing team The General Counsel appointed will be a qualified lawyer admitted to practice with approximately 10 years of post-admission experience including experience as a Chief Legal Officer, General Counsel or senior in-house lawyer and ideally will have experience in the Child Safety and Disability Services legal, policy and procedures framework. Why Join Us? Work that shapes lives and strengthens communities Inclusive and culturally capable workplace Flexible conditions and generous salary packaging Opportunities for executive development and career growth Apply your legal expertise where your impact truly matters. For a copy of the success profile please visit https://www.ontalent.com.au/dfsdscs/. Confidential enquiries are also encouraged, you can reach Celia Jones on 07 3305 5809. Seniority level Seniority level Executive Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Legal Industries Government Administration, Government Relations Services, and Public Safety Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at OnTalent by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “General Counsel” roles. 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