Job Description

Are you an experienced legal practitioner looking to apply your expertise across a diverse range of complex matters? Transport and Main Roads (TMR) is seeking a highly capable Principal Legal Officer to join its Legal Services team. This is an exciting chance to provide expert legal advice and support across a broad portfolio of matters that contribute to the delivery of critical services and infrastructure for Queensland communities

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As a trusted adviser, you will work with stakeholders across all levels of the department, providing practical, accurate and outcome-focused legal advice on complex and sensitive issues. You will play a key role in protecting the department's interests, managing legal risk and supporting informed decision-making.

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In The Principal Legal Officer Role, You Will

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- Provide expert legal advice on a broad range of complex matters including statutory interpretation, workplace law, industrial relations, administrative law, litigation and work health and safety matters.
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- Draft, negotiate and settle a variety of legal documents including agreements, deeds, submissions, notices, delegations, affidavits and witness statements.
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- Represent the department in matters before tribunals and commissions, including QIRC, QCAT and the Queensland Human Rights Commission.
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- Manage external legal service providers to ensure high-quality legal outcomes for the department.
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- Build strong relationships with internal clients and external stakeholders to deliver responsive and practical legal services.
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- Support the Directors (Legal) in delivering strategic and effective legal services across the organisation.
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You Will Bring

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- Demonstrated ability to provide strategic, commercial and outcome-focused legal advice.
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- Strong legal drafting skills and experience preparing a wide range of legal documents.
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- Sound judgement and the ability to analyse complex legal issues and identify practical solutions.
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- Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across all levels of an organisation.
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- The ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining high standards of accuracy and professionalism.
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Mandatory Requirements

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- Hold a Degree in Law.
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- Be admitted, or eligible to be admitted, as a Solicitor or Barrister in the Supreme Court of Queensland.
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- Be willing to undergo a criminal history check prior to appointment.
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Job Ad Reference: QLD/701228/26

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Closing Date: Wednesday, 30 September 2026

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Occupational group Justice & Legal

📌 Principal Legal Officer (Queensland)
🏢 Department of Transport and Main Roads
📍 Queensland