Senior Legal Officer / Senior Assessment Officer

Queensland Worker Screening Services (QWSS) | Blue Card Services, Eligibility Assessment

Are you an experienced legal, assessment, regulatory, or compliance professional looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and young people across Queensland?

Queensland Worker Screening Services is seeking a highly motivated Senior Legal Officer / Senior Assessment Officer to join our Eligibility Assessment team. In this role, you will undertake the assessment of complex and high-profile employment screening applications and provide expert legal, policy and procedural advice relating to the screening provisions of the Working with Children Check Act 2000.

This is a rewarding opportunity to contribute to child safeguarding outcomes while working within a collaborative and high-performing team environment.

About The Role As a Senior Legal Officer / Senior Assessment Officer, you will apply your legislative expertise, analytical skills and qualified judgment to assess complex matters and make recommendations regarding an individual's eligibility to hold a Blue Card.

You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders, provide expert advice on legislative and policy matters, and contribute to decision-making that supports the safety and wellbeing of children and young people across Queensland.

Key Responsibilities In this role, you will:

- Assess complex and high-profile employment screening applications under the Working with Children Check Act 2000.




- Undertake detailed risk assessments and apply legislative knowledge to support decisions in the best interests of children and young people.
- Analyse complex information and evidence, identify information gaps and request additional material where required.
- Prepare high-quality recommendations regarding applicant eligibility, supported by detailed legislative reasoning.
- Effectively case manage files, ensuring appropriate prioritisation and timely outcomes.
- Prepare reports, submissions, correspondence, briefing materials and other documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
- Provide legal, policy, procedural and administrative advice on matters relating to Blue Card screening provisions.
- Support advocacy activities, including appearing on behalf of Blue Card Services when required.
- Conduct legal and policy research and maintain contemporary knowledge of relevant legislation and regulatory developments.
- Build and maintain productive relationships with government agencies, partner organisations and other stakeholders.
- Respond to enquiries regarding legislative and procedural matters.
- Mentor and support Legal Officers and Paralegal Officers to build capability and knowledge across the team.

To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Demonstrate

- Detailed knowledge of, or the ability to quickly acquire,



knowledge of the Working with Children Check Act 2000.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to identify patterns, assess risk and formulate evidence-based conclusions.
- Experience interpreting legislation, legal documents, policies or complex regulatory frameworks.
- Exceptional written communication skills, including the ability to prepare technical reports, recommendations and legal-style documents.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities within established timeframes.
- Sound decision-making skills and the ability to apply policy, legislation and precedent to complex matters.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement, negotiation and communication skills.
- A trauma-informed and respectful approach when interacting with members of the public and stakeholders.
- A commitment to teamwork, collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement.
- A demonstrated commitment to diversity, inclusion, equity and respectful workplace practices.

Why Join Us? Working with Queensland Worker Screening Services offers an opportunity to:

- Contribute directly to safeguarding children and young people across Queensland.
- Work on challenging and meaningful legal and assessment matters.
- Develop specialist expertise within a complex legislative setting.
- Be part of a supportive and team-oriented team culture.
- Access ongoing professional development and mentoring opportunities.

Applications to remain current for 12 months. Occupational group Justice & Legal

📌 Senior Legal Officer (Brisbane)
🏢 Queensland Government
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