About this job
About the Department:
The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.
About the Role
The main responsibilities of the Senior Lawyer role include the following:
- Managing applications made under the National Redress Scheme by applicants who have experienced institutional child sexual abuse, including conducting searches, analysing records and drafting responses to the Department of Child Safety, Seniors and Disability Services as lead agency for the Queensland Government group of participating institutions, and assisting with the preparation of Direct Personal Responses on behalf of the Department
- Managing claims brought under the Personal Injuries Proceedings Act 2002 against the Department in relation to sexual abuse and serious physical abuse, including conducting searches and enquiries and liaising with the Queensland Government Insurance Fund and external legal providers
- In addition, the role advises on general legal advice matters across the Department in accordance with the attached Role Description
Please refer to the attached Role Description for a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements for this position. Please also refer to the Candidate Information Fact Sheet.
Interested? To Apply:
- Attach a brief Resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
- Attach a 1-page written statement about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role
We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.