Director
Queensland Government Brisbane QLD 4000
Key points we found
- Lead and manage a team of policy and legal officers in criminal law and justice policy.
- Drive a complex policy and legislative reform agenda with stakeholder consultation.
- Foster teamwork and collaboration across criminal law teams and the department.
Justice (DoJ)
- Permanent full-time which may include flexible and remote working arrangements
- Strategic and interesting work to progress the Government’s law reform program
- Collaborative and supportive team
Exciting opportunity as a Director to make a significant impact and influence law reform in the Department of Justice.
Strategic Policy and Legislation (SPL) has wide reaching responsibilities that support the operation of Queensland’s justice system. SPL has teams that focus on specific aspects of policy and legislation. The Criminal Law teams focus on law and policy with respect to criminal law and criminal justice reform, including the Criminal Code, sentencing laws, criminal procedure and jurisdiction, organised crime, drugs misuse and many other aspects of criminal justice policy. The Director will lead and manage a team of policy and legal officers to deliver government outcomes in criminal law and criminal justice policy.
To thrive in this role, you will need:
- Demonstrated understanding of key issues and emerging trends in criminal law and criminal justice policy.
- Experience in leading a complex policy and legislative reform agenda including stakeholder consultation, Cabinet and legislative processes
- Proven strategic leadership in a policy environment with demonstrated high level ability to consider the ramifications of a wide range of issues, anticipate priorities and break through problems.
- Proven ability to drive change, build and develop organisational capacity and foster teamwork, cooperation and collaboration across criminal law teams and the department.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- To drive a culture of respect and inclusivity across the organisation, prioritising service delivery that considers diverse needs.
In addition to great work, you will enjoy a variety of benefits, including:
- Flexible and remote working arrangements.
- Strategic and interesting work.
- A rewarding role with professional development opportunities.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/686776/26
Closing Date: Friday, 8th May 2026
Candidates apply for your job on: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobtools/jncustomsearch.viewFullSingle?in_organid=14904&in_jnCounter=223148309
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