General counsel and assistant commissioner policy and legal

General Counsel and Assistant Commissioner Policy and Legal About the Client Queensland Corrective Services (QCS) is at the forefront of public safety and rehabilitation, managing one of the most complex and diverse portfolios in the criminal justice sector. With a dedicated team of over 7,000 professionals, QCS works across custodial operations, community corrections and organisational capability to deliver innovative and impactful services to Queenslanders.The Workforce Culture, Integrity and Capability division is central to shaping the future of QCS, driving accountability, innovation and transformational change in service delivery. The functions and responsibilities of the Division are complex, diverse, essential and interrelated, encompassing people, culture and capability; professional standards, governance and inspections; First Nations policy; and policy and legal.About the Role and You This is a unique opportunity to join QCS in a dual role, reporting as General Counsel to the Commissioner, and as Assistant Commissioner, Policy and Legal to the Deputy Commissioner, Workforce Culture, Integrity and Capability. This role is critical in providing legal, policy and governance leadership across the organisation.Key Responsibilities: Oversee legal services, including complex litigation, statutory interpretation, and legal risk management in areas such as human rights, employment law and corrections legislation. Coordinate and deliver QCS’s legislative program to ensure the department’s operations are supported by a modern legislative framework. Ensure compliance with legislative and operational standards through the development, implementation and review of operational policies and procedures. Lead a transformative agenda, reshaping service delivery, embedding new systems and creating a culture of collaboration and client focus. Establish robust governance frameworks to manage Right to Information (RTI), privacy obligations and organisational risk. Inspire a highly skilled team of 55 professionals across three directorates, fostering a high-performance culture and equipping the team to meet the challenges of a dynamic and complex environment. This is an opportunity to influence significant reform within the Queensland criminal justice system. With a focus on enabling transformation, this role will challenge you to navigate a complex, high-risk environment while delivering meaningful outcomes. You will work within a supportive leadership team, driven by shared values of acting ethically, professionally and respectfully whilst delivering service excellence.We are seeking a strategic and reform-focused leader with proven ability to navigate complex legal and operational challenges. You will thrive in dynamic, high-pressure environments and bring a collaborative, client-focused approach to service delivery; working through large, multidisciplinary teams.Qualifications Required: Admission as a Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Practitioner in the Supreme Court of Queensland, or equivalent. Extensive legal experience in criminal justice or related sector, with deep knowledge of regulatory frameworks and legislative compliance. For further information and to apply please visit: inquiries to: Confidential inquiries to: Rachel Trombin, Associate, Luminary on 0424 900 041 or via email , or, Russell Fairbanks, Managing Director, Luminary, on 0457 667 765 or via email Luminary is committed to storing and utilising your information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988. For further information regarding this please visit: #J-18808-Ljbffr