Overview
Crime and Intelligence Legal Services is seeking experienced senior lawyers with a passion to make a difference to join our dedicated team. In this leadership position, you will work in a dynamic environment with interesting operational work and involving the implementation of new powers. The role supports the frontline to enhance community safety. You will provide legal advice to investigators, senior officers and members of the Senior Executive in relation to complex aspects of investigations, policy and other operational law enforcement initiatives affecting the Queensland Police Service. You will work in a collaborative and supportive team and receive mentoring and guidance. Each senior legal officer leads a small number of legal officers, supporting the manager and contributing to a positive and inclusive work environment.
Key responsibilities
* Act as a specialist legal practitioner to provide legal advice and assistance to investigators and officers of other disciplines in relation to complex aspects of criminal investigations, police powers, the management and disruption of reportable offenders and response to major incidents.
* Provide oral and/or written briefings on complex aspects of criminal law, evidence, administrative law, statutory interpretation, policy, procedures, risk management and other operational law enforcement initiatives affecting or likely to affect the Queensland Police Service.
* Undertake drafting warrants and settling complex affidavits and applications; appear on behalf of police officers and the Queensland Police Service in relation to complex applications, principally for covert warrants.
* Appear and provide advisory support at court/tribunal hearings as required.
* Liaise with relevant internal Queensland Police Service units and external agencies including the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions and other government and law enforcement agencies.
* Provide high quality confidential advice, on short notice, to senior officers and members of the Senior Executive on complicated and sensitive operational legal matters.
* Assist in the development and delivery of specialist training programs and projects.
* Supervise and mentor legal officers within the Crime and Intelligence Legal Services as required by the Manager, Crime and Intelligence Legal Services.
Role requirements
* Mandatory – Admission, or eligibility for immediate admission, as a barrister or solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland and enrolment or eligibility for enrolment, to practice in the Federal and High Courts of Australia. Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance to at least Negative Vetting Level 1.
* Qualification – Possession of a degree in law from a recognised tertiary institution, or equivalent qualifications.
* Other – The successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo psychometric assessment prior to appointment. Applicants should be aware they may be exposed to material of a graphic and sensitive nature. The successful applicant will be required to perform duty in locations as directed by Legal Division. Driver licence desirable.
Applicants
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/ /25
Closing Date: Tuesday, 9 September 2025
Employment details
* Occupational group: Justice & Legal
* Seniority level: Not Applicable
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Legal
* Industries: Government Administration
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