Principal Lawyer

The Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC) is a statutory body set up to combat and reduce the incidence of major crime and corruption in the public sector in Queensland. Its functions and powers are set out in the Crime and Corruption Act 2001.

Job details

About us

We have a vision that our communities will be safe and supported by fair and ethical public institutions with a focus on those matters of highest threat to the Queensland community. As an organisation we are committed to this vision and as such our values of people, accountability, integrity, courage and excellence underpin everything we do at the CCC.

What we offer

At the CCC our people have access to a range of employee benefits that promote career development, enhance employee wellbeing and encourage a healthy and balanced work and home life. When you join the CCC you can access the following benefits:

• salary packaging
• 12.75% superannuation
• flexible work options, including working from home
• access to paid parental leave
• accrued time off
• opportunity to purchase leave
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• health and wellbeing program
• study assistance
• access to a wide variety of training opportunities
• free annual influenza vaccination
• six star rated inner city location close to public transport

About you

The key capabilities for the role are:

• Experience in providing high-quality, high-level legal advice in the areas of commercial, regulatory or administrative law, and an understanding of the CCC’s role with respect to the Queensland public sector
• High-level communication skills
• Ability to lead, and work effectively as part of, a high-performing team, delivering legal services across the CCC

Please see the attached role description for a detailed articulation of the key accountabilities.

Possession of tertiary qualifications in Law is required and you must be admitted, or eligible for immediate admission, as a legal practitioner in Queensland, preferably with at least 6 years post-admission.

How to apply

For more detailed information, including what is required to demonstrate your suitability for the role, refer to the attached role description. Pre-employment vetting forms a part of our selection process – you may be asked to provide detailed personal particulars and private interests information. For more information about our security vetting process please refer to How to apply | CCC – Crime and Corruption Commission Queensland

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

For more information about working with the CCC, visit www.ccc.qld.gov.au/careers

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Role Description – Principal Lawyer Corporate Legal (PO6) – December 2024 (PDF, 448KB)
  Role Description