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Senior employment lawyer - government

Brisbane
Law Staff
Employment Lawyer
Posted: 20 June
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Law Staff Brisbane City, Queensland, Australia

Law Staff Brisbane City, Queensland, Australia

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Associate Client Advisor | 13+ Years Facilitating Career & Earnings Growth for Lawyers & HR Professionals | Known for My Uncompromising Commitment to…

We’re working with a well-regarded government legal team in Brisbane that’s looking to appoint a Senior Employment Lawyer to join their in-house workplace law team. The role can be offered as a fixed-term contract or as a permanent position, depending on your preference and experience.

You’ll be joining a team known for its collaborative culture and high-quality advisory work and for offering something increasingly rare: genuine work-life balance.

The Work

This is a senior position in a high-performing team with a strong internal reputation for delivering excellent advice. Reporting to an Assistant Director, your work will include:

* Advising on public sector employment issues
* Handling matters under both the state and federal IR systems
* Running and advising on anti-discrimination matters
* Providing advice on WorkCover reviews and related regulatory issues
* Drafting written and verbal advice
* Statutory interpretation and reviewing decisions by government bodies
* Helping to deliver training to government clients
* Preparing legal updates and briefings on emerging issues.

What’s on Offer!

* A realistic daily target of 5.5 billable hours
* Flexible work options, including remote work and flexi-time
* 12.75% super and 17.5% leave loading
* RDOs and other government benefits
* Total remuneration from $147K to $157K, depending on your level
* Ongoing training and development – you’ll learn from some of the best.

Who We're Looking For:

* Minimum 5 years post admission experience
* You’ve worked in employment law (government or private sector) and have a solid grasp of industrial relations
* You’re admitted in Queensland and can practise in federal courts
* You enjoy writing, thinking, and problem-solving, and you're comfortable advising senior clients
* You’re looking for meaningful work in a team that will support you professionally and personally.

Interested? If this sounds like something you'd like to explore, we’d love to hear from you.

Georgina See –

Trudy Reading –

Law Staff | 260 Queen St | Brisbane | (07) 3221 1229


Seniority level

* Seniority level

Mid-Senior level


Employment type

* Employment type

Full-time


Job function

* Job function

Legal
* Industries

Government Administration and Legal Services

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