A rare permanent opportunity to represent the State of Queensland in some of its largest and most significant industrial relations disputes.
Appear regularly before the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission in complex industrial arbitrations.
Benefit from flexible work arrangements, including part-time options, together with a comfortable and realistically achievable 5.5 billable hour target.
An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced advocate to join Crown Law's Workplace Law Team as Special Counsel SO level, reporting directly to Damian Riggall, Assistant Crown Solicitor.
This permanent position has been created to support a growing pipeline of significant industrial arbitrations arising from enterprise bargaining negotiations across the Queensland public sector.
You'll act on behalf of the State of Queensland before the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission in arbitrations under section 180 of the Industrial Relations Act **** (Qld), with multiple large‐scale matters already underway and continuing well into next year.
Unlike a traditional employment law role, this position is heavily advocacy‐focused.
You'll regularly appear before Industrial Commissioners, running complex matters from commencement through to final hearing.
Your Work Will Include
Legal research & drafting
Developing litigation strategy for complex industrial disputes
Appearing as Advocate before the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission
Presenting verbal submissions
Leading evidence in chief, cross‐examination and re‐examination
Advising Queensland Government departments throughout enterprise bargaining disputes
Managing client relationships
Some Practice Management responsibilities
All while working closely with a highly regarded team of workplace law specialists
Skills And Experience
Formal qualifications in law as well as current admission as a legal practitioner in Queensland (or immediate eligibility for admission)




Significant advocacy experience in contested hearings
Approximately 10+ years' post‐admission experience (although candidates with lesser years' but with exceptional advocacy experience, including at the Bar, will be considered favourably)
Demonstrated experience conducting verbal submissions, examination‐in‐chief, cross‐examination and re‐examination
Extensive knowledge of employment law, industrial relations and discrimination law
Experience appearing before courts or tribunals and managing complex litigation from commencement to final hearing
Familiarity with the Industrial Relations Act ****; Industrial Relations (Tribunals) Rules ****; Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal Rules ****; and rules of the Federal and High Courts
Applicants from private practice, government, specialist workplace relations practices and the independent Bar are encouraged to apply.
Why Join Crown Law?
Crown Law offers a career that is intellectually stimulating, personally rewarding and supportive of your work‐life balance.
Here's What You Can Expect
A permanent Queensland public sector opportunity
Advocacy‐focused practice with regular appearances before the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission
Opportunity to work on significant enterprise bargaining disputes affecting the Queensland public sector
WFH and versatile work arrangements, including a *****‐hour work week and part‐time options
Salary package: $166,623 - $174,339, plus leave loading, plus *****% employer superannuation contribution
Relocation applications welcomed
Access to professional development, mentoring and career progression within one of Queensland's leading workplace law practices
A collaborative, inclusive culture focused on excellence, integrity and public service
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Applications remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/*********
Closing Date: Thursday, 30th July ****
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📌 Special Counsel (Brisbane)
🏢 Department of Justice QLD
📍 Brisbane