Job Summary
- $113,804 - $122,400 per annum + 12.75% Employer Superannuation Contribution
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 29th Aug 2024
- Brisbane & Gold Coast > Brisbane CBD
The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) is an independent statutory office established to protect the rights and interests of adults with impaired decision-making capacity, and children and young people in the child protection system and other visitable sites. Join us as we protect, support, advocate, educate and empower, to build a Queensland where our most vulnerable community members can live with dignity. Please visit the OPG website to learn more.
Legal Officers (Child Advocates) undertake child advocacy functions, as delegated by the Public Guardian, for children/young people in the child protection system in accordance with the Public Guardian Act 2014.
You must have a law degree from a recognised tertiary institution and be admitted, or you must be eligible for immediate admission as a legal practitioner in Queensland.
You must possess a C class driver’s licence.
A mandatory condition of this role is a Working with Children Check clearance (Blue Card). If you do not already have one, OPG will guide you on how to apply.
It is desirable that applicants have a minimum of 2 years post-admission professional experience in relevant areas of law.
A position description is attached.
Applications for this role will take you to the employer’s site.