Working across a diverse range of legal matters in the context of litigation, you will excel in this role if you have a strong background in litigation in a complex regulatory environment, a solutions-focused approach to litigation, great communication skills and a positive attitude. The litigation team conducts and manages legal proceedings and provides pre-litigation advice across RSHQ including:
providing advice in respect of administrative decision-making and exercise of discretionexercise of powers and advice during investigationsconducting appeals against decisions of the Chief Inspector before the Industrial Court and decisions made by the CEO before the Industrial Magistrates Court;conducting merits reviews before QCAT and civil penalty proceedings before the Industrial Magistrates Court.The team also provides legal representation where RSHQ may be a party to coronial inquests. The scope of the litigation work in the role may involve instructing panel firms and Counsel as required.
About you: We look forward to receiving applications from lawyers who are eligible to practice in Queensland. We would love to hear from you if you are:
motivated to provide practical, solutions-focused and risk-based legal advice in the context of litigation that effectively balances competing objectivesconfident having conduct of complex legal proceedings, either independently or in conjunction with external legal providers, including panel firms and Counselable to work well under pressure and within time constraintspassionate about contributing to RSHQ's vision of achieving zero serious harm in Queensland's resources sector.The role description outlines the qualifications, licences and specific requirements of the role. If you are interested in this job we encourage you to read the attached role description and talk to the contact officer.
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 182 of the Public Sector Act 2022.
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