Senior Legal Officer

The Senior Legal Officer is responsible for providing general legal services and conducting litigation on behalf of the Health Ombudsman, including before the Queensland Civil Administration Tribunal (QCAT).

In This Role You Will

Provide a diverse range of legal advice services (including in relation to statutory interpretation, immediate action decisions, human rights and anti‑discrimination matters, public interest disclosures, right to information and information privacy, and summary prosecutions) relevant to the functions of the Health Ombudsman.

Undertake litigation before QCAT including drafting of referrals, advising on evidence, holding discussions with legal representatives for practitioners and preparing and appearing in disciplinary matters.

Comply with directions, timetables and orders issued by QCAT or other Courts.

Prepare for and attend directions hearings.

Respond to and enter work promptly onto Content Manager and Resolve and any other case, document and knowledge management systems as shall be in use from time to time.

Prepare relevant legal and policy documents including submissions, briefs, ministerial and department correspondence, and other relevant legal and policy papers for the Health Ombudsman.

Prepare show cause notices for interim and permanent prohibition orders for unregistered health providers.

Application Information

Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies (identical or similar).

Appointments are subject to criminal history checks in accordance with section 52 of the Public Sector Act 2022.

Prior to appointment, current and previous public sector employees are required to disclose any history of serious disciplinary action in accordance with section 71 of the Public Sector Act 2022.

All employees are required to disclose any interest(s) that conflict, may conflict or may be perceived to conflict with the discharge of their duties in accordance with section 89, 182 or 183 of the Public Sector Act 2022.

Applicants are requested to apply online – scroll down and click the "APPLY ONLINE" button.

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Occupational group: Justice & Legal

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