Legal Officer CLOSED

State: QLD

Department: Families Seniors Disability Services and Child Safety

Position: PO4

Employment type: Permanent Flexible full-time

Location: Ipswich region

Salary: - $118967 - $127941 (yearly)- $4560.00 - $4904.00 (fortnightly)

Closing date: Wed Feb 11 2026

We are seeking a permanent flexible full-time Legal Officer to take on a position delivering high quality, independent legal services on behalf of OCFOS to departmental staff within the Department. As a Legal Officer, you will be part of a team of lawyers providing practical, independent and strategic legal advice and representation on complex child protection matters.The role also provides an opportunity to contribute to improvements to the child protection litigation system in Queensland. The position will be located in Ipswich Region and will involve travel and attendance at courts and CSSCs across the state to support the Department and its clients.For further information and how you will be assessed for this role, please refer to the attached Role Profile and Candidate Information Package for full details.