The Information Release team in Legal Services manages the Department's legislative obligations regarding the provision of department documents under State or Commonwealth legislation and is looking for a Lawyer to join the
team who has good written and oral communication skills, attention to detail and is a team player. Your role as a Lawyer will primarily focus on performing functions as the Department's delegated decision maker for applications
made under the Right to Information Act 2009 (Qld), Information Privacy Act 2009 (Qld) and Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth). You will also process and ensure compliance with legislative and court-ordered requests for
documents such as subpoenas, summonses, notices of non-party disclosure, requests under s134A of the Evidence Act 1977 (Qld), location/recovery orders and other requests for access to Department information.
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About the Role
Responsibilities include:
* Provide legal advice to departmental officers on a range of legal issues in the education, child care and racing environment to assist them with compliance per relevant legislation, common law and whole of government policy. including:
* Commercial and contract law; property law; procurement; intellectual property; construction; infrastructure; QITC; insurance; funding; privacy; confidentiality.
* Public and administrative law, including human rights; anti-discrimination; right to information; prosecutions; delegations; decision making; natural justice.
* Employment, workplace and industrial relations; crime and corruption; workplace investigations; workplace health and safety.
* Litigation management in courts, tribunals, royal commissions, commissions of inquiry, coronial inquests
Please view the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.
Interested? To Apply:
* Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
* Attach a 1-page written statement about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role
We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.