senior legal officer.

Are you an experienced legal professional looking for meaningful work without sacrificing work-life balance? Join a supportive, high-performing team with a hybrid work environment, negotiable salary, and a positive, collaborative culture that values flexibility, growth, and professional excellence.

We’re looking for a Senior Legal Officer to join our Legal, Compliance and Investigation Unit (LCIU) — a key role in protecting the public and maintaining trust in Queensland’s engineering profession.

About the Role:

As the Senior Legal Officer, you’ll be part of a passionate and skilled team responsible for managing legal matters under the Professional Engineers Act 2002 (PE Act). You’ll play a leading role in investigating complaints, delivering legal advice, managing disciplinary actions, and representing the Board in tribunal and court proceedings.

This role sits at the heart of our legal and regulatory work, helping ensure engineers meet high professional standards and that the public is kept safe. You’ll report to the Principal Legal Officer and be involved in some of the most important and interesting legal work in the public sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and investigate complaints about professional misconduct and offences under the PE Act

• Provide high-quality legal advice on investigations and regulatory enforcement matters

• Represent the Board in complex cases before the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal and Magistrates Courts

• Draft legal advice, briefing notes, correspondence, and legal documents for internal and external stakeholders

• Supervise and mentor junior legal team members to support their development and ensure quality outcomes

• Maintain detailed case management records and report on risks, progress, and outcomes

• Respond to applications under the Right to Information Act 2009 and Information Privacy Act 2009

• Develop relationships with key stakeholders, including other government departments, legal and engineering professionals

• Assist with policy and program development to promote compliance and better understanding of the PE Act

• Stay up to date with relevant legal developments and contribute to continuous improvement in our legal practice

• Support compliance operations and audits related to registration and assessment schemes as required

• Prepare reports and briefings for senior leadership, the Board, and government stakeholders

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 5+ years post-admission legal experience

• Current Queensland Practising Certificate (or ability to obtain one)

• Experience with professional misconduct, non-compliance or regulatory matters (such as professional negligence, construction, or building disputes)

• Strong ability to interpret legislation and apply it in a regulatory context

• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritise and work independently

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate, support colleagues, and resolve problems.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.