General Counsel | Department of Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child SafetyOnTalent Brisbane City, Queensland, AustraliaJoin or sign in to find your next jobJoin to apply for the General Counsel | Department of Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child Safety role at OnTalentGeneral Counsel | Department of Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child SafetyOnTalent Brisbane City, Queensland, Australia3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the General Counsel | Department of Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child Safety role at OnTalentBased 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 operationsRepresenting the department in complex court and tribunal mattersInfluencing government direction on redress, statutory obligations and governanceFostering a culturally safe, inclusive and high-performing teamThe 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 communitiesInclusive and culturally capable workplaceFlexible conditions and generous salary packagingOpportunities for executive development and career growthApply 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 levelSeniority levelExecutiveEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionLegalIndustriesGovernment Administration, Government Relations Services, and Public SafetyReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at OnTalent by 2xSign in to set job alerts for “General Counsel” roles.Executive Director, Legal Services and General CounselBrisbane, Queensland, Australia 3 weeks agoSenior Legal Counsel - MinterEllison Flex - BrisbaneBrisbane, Queensland, Australia 3 weeks agoBrisbane, Queensland, Australia 4 days agoBrisbane, Queensland, Australia 2 weeks agoBrisbane, Queensland, Australia 2 weeks agoBrisbane, Queensland, Australia 2 days agoBrisbane, Queensland, Australia 2 days agoBrisbane, Queensland, Australia 3 days agoBrisbane, Queensland, Australia 1 day agoBrisbane, Queensland, Australia 20 hours agoLegal Administrator & Secretary to General CounselBrisbane, Queensland, Australia 1 week agoBrisbane, Queensland, Australia 3 weeks agoBrisbane, Queensland, Australia 20 hours agoLegal Counsel - Major Litigation and Regulatory Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne or PerthBrisbane, Queensland, Australia 1 week agoPrincipal Lawyer, L2/EL2, Competition and Consumer Law Unit, Specialist Advice and Services Division (EA2025/85)Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 1 week agoBrisbane, Queensland, Australia 2 weeks agoSouth Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2 weeks agoBrisbane City, Queensland, Australia 3 weeks agoManaging Legal Counsel - Major Litigation and Regulatory Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne or PerthBrisbane, Queensland, Australia 1 week agoBrisbane, Queensland, Australia 2 weeks agoLegal Counsel & Senior Legal Counsel, Chief Counsel & IntegrityBrisbane, Queensland, Australia 2 weeks agoBrisbane, Queensland, Australia 1 day agoBrisbane, Queensland, Australia 3 days agoBrisbane City, Queensland, Australia 1 week agoVirginia, Queensland, Australia 1 week agoBrisbane, Queensland, Australia A$140,000.00-A$200,000.00 2 weeks agoBrisbane, Queensland, Australia 3 weeks agoBrisbane, Queensland, Australia A$220,000.00-A$230,000.00 2 weeks agoBrisbane, Queensland, Australia A$175,000.00-A$220,000.00 2 weeks agoLawyer/Senior Lawyer, L1/APS6/EL1, Competition and Consumer Law Unit (EA2025/86)Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 1 week agoBrisbane, Queensland, Australia 2 weeks agoBrisbane, Queensland, Australia 2 weeks agoBrisbane, Queensland, Australia 2 weeks agoLegal Counsel - Major Litigation and RegulatoryBrisbane, Queensland, Australia 1 week agoBrisbane, Queensland, Australia $161,770.00-$169,261.00 3 days agoManaging Legal Counsel - Major Litigation and RegulatoryBrisbane, Queensland, Australia 1 week agoBrisbane, Queensland, Australia 1 week agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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