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Department of Justice QLD provided pay range
This range is provided by Department of Justice QLD. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range
$129,089.00/yr - $138,273.00/yr
Are you passionate about protecting children and young people? Have you considered working for an agency that keeps kids safe by screening individuals working with children and assisting employers to be child safe?
As a Principal Legal Officer, you will manage, supervise, and mentor a team within Blue Card Services’ Eligibility Assessment Team. You will provide strategic and operational guidance to ensure assessments and regulatory matters comply with legislation and organizational objectives.
We encourage you to develop your professional career in assessing police or adverse information to determine applicant eligibility for Blue Cards.
Why You'll Love This Role
* Meaningful Impact: Make a difference in the lives of children and vulnerable people by ensuring fair, evidence-based assessments.
* Leadership Opportunities: Lead and mentor a team, shaping their professional growth.
* Strategic Influence: Provide direction to maintain assessment quality and consistency.
* Dynamic Work Environment: Engage in varied responsibilities balancing team management and strategic tasks.
* Professional Development: Share your expertise and support assessing officers.
* Problem-Solving: Handle escalated inquiries and refine practices.
* Collaboration and Communication: Prepare correspondence and update stakeholders effectively.
* Continuous Improvement: Review and enhance systems and procedures.
Join Blue Card Services and contribute to creating a safer community. Your efforts will help protect children.
Applications remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/634064/25
Closing Date: Wednesday, 14th May 2025
Senioritiy level
* Director
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Legal
* Government Administration
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