As a Legal Officer or Assessment Officer in our team, you’ll play a vital role in assessing blue card applications under the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000. You’ll apply your legal knowledge to ensure only the right people are entrusted to work with children.

About the Role

As a Legal or Assessment Officer, you will play a crucial role in safeguarding the wellbeing of children and young people by processing and assessing blue card applications for people who have criminal histories or other assessable information. Your legal acumen and attention to detail will be crucial in assessing applications and providing sound advice based on the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000.

Responsibilities

- Assess blue card applications in the best interests of children
- Conduct risk assessments and draft transparent, evidence-based recommendations
- Liaise with applicants and stakeholders, gathering and recording critical information
- Provide clear legal and procedural advice to internal and external stakeholders
- Manage case files efficiently and contribute to a high-performing, collaborative team
- Contribute to a positive team environment and uphold our values of equity, diversity, and inclusion

Salary $102,817 to $111,975 p.a.



p lus leave loading and 12.75% employer superannuation contribution.

Qualifications To be eligible for this position, you must hold a university degree (Undergraduate and/or Postgraduate Including Graduate Certificate And Graduate Diploma) from a recognised tertiary institution in one of the following or related disciplines:

- Law
- Social work
- Human Services or social welfare
- Psychology or behavioural science

Required Skills

- Legal acumen and the ability to interpret and apply legislation, in particular the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000
- Strong analytical and decision-making skills
- Strong written communication, especially in drafting legal documents and reports
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and make informed decisions
- A passion for safeguarding Queensland's children and young people

Please note this is a Continuous Applicant Pool We are seeking candidates for future PO3 Legal and Assessment Officer roles. We will assess applications regularly as temporary vacancies arise.

How to apply

Apply via Smart Jobs and submit:

- Your resume (3 - 4 pages recommended).
- A letter (1 page max) describing your experiences and achievements as they relate to the role

📌 Legal and Assessment Officer (Brisbane)
🏢 Department of Justice QLD
📍 Brisbane