Blue Card Services is seeking a highly capable Principal Legal / Assessment Officer to lead a team responsible for assessing eligibility and risk matters under Queensland's worker screening framework. This is a unique opportunity to combine your legal knowledge, leadership capability and commitment to public safety in a role that directly contributes to protecting children and vulnerable people across Queensland.
About the Role
As the Principal Legal / Assessment Officer, you will provide operational leadership to a team of qualified assessment officers while delivering expert legal, policy and procedural advice on matters arising under the Working with Children Check Act ****. You will oversee complex assessments, guide critical decision-making, and ensure recommendations are evidence-based, legally defensible and consistent with the principles of natural justice. Working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, you will play a key role in maintaining the integrity, consistency and effectiveness of Queensland's blue card screening system.
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
Lead, supervise and mentor a team of assessment professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement
Review assessments and recommendations to ensure compliance with legislation, policy, delegated authority and natural justice principles
Provide expert legal, procedural and strategic advice on complex eligibility and regulatory matters
Allocate, monitor and manage workloads to ensure timely and high-quality outcomes
Support and coach assessment officers, helping them navigate complex legislative and evidentiary issues




Manage escalated enquiries and sensitive stakeholder interactions with professionalism and sound judgement
Prepare and review correspondence relating to blue card assessments and regulatory decisions
Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes and service delivery practices
Promote staff wellbeing, career development and a positive, inclusive workplace culture
About You
You are an accomplished leader with robust legal, regulatory or assessment experience and a demonstrated ability to manage complex decision-making processes
You will bring: Experience leading, coaching and developing high-performing teams
Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex legal or technical information, including police and criminal history information
Sound judgement and the ability to make balanced, evidence-based decisions
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
A commitment to integrity, fairness and protecting the interests of children and vulnerable people
The ability to build effective working relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders
What Success Looks Like
The successful candidate will:
Deliver consistent, legally sound and high-quality assessment outcomes
Support and develop employees to achieve individual and team goals
Drive operational excellence while maintaining a strong focus on risk management and public safety
Champion a culture of respect, inclusion, ethical conduct and continuous improvement
Why Join Us?
This is more than a leadership role. It is an opportunity to contribute to a service that helps safeguard Queensland communities every day.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
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📌 Principal Legal Officer (Brisbane)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Brisbane