Senior Lawyer (Professional Development)

About this role

About us

Our vision is to be a leader in a fair justice system where people are able to understand and protect their legal rights. Our purpose is to provide quality, cost effective legal services to financially disadvantaged people throughout Queensland.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Lawyer to take on a temporary position in Legal Aid Queensland's Family Law Division. As a Senior Lawyer (Professional Development), you will work closely with the Directors, Principal Lawyers, and the legal practice teams to provide training to lawyers.

In this role you will:

• Design and deliver training about the law, processes, and systems to lawyers across Family Law Services.

• Design and deliver modules as part of the Family Law Services onboarding program for new lawyers to Legal Aid Queensland.

• Create and update elearning modules and other online learning materials to be distributed via the learning management system (LMS).

• Provide advice to Principal Lawyers about training opportunities to support the development of lawyers.

• Contribute to the development of graduate lawyers and deliver training that aligns to legal competencies.

• Develop and provide continuing professional development (CPD) to Legal Aid Queensland staff and preferred suppliers and help coordinate the annual calendar of CPD topics to be delivered by Family Law Services.

Working for Legal Aid Queensland

We're committed to looking after you – professionally, financially and socially. Our wide range of benefits allow you to work flexibly and maintain your wellbeing while supporting you to make a positive impact on the lives of Queensland's most disadvantaged people.

We offer:

• 36.25 hour full-time working week

• Flexible working arrangements

• Generous salary packaging - up to $30,000 FBT exempt which includes your taxable income tax and increases your take home pay

• Novated leasing options

• Annual rewards and recognition

• Commitment to cultural safety

• Free confidential counselling sessions for you and your immediate family

See the attached LAQ Employee Benefits to see more benefits.

To apply please provide:

• a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) addressing how you meet the Success criteria (Knowledge, skills and experience), in line with the “Key responsibilities”.

• your resume/CV that details your relevant experience, work history and qualifications; and

• the details of two referees.

Closes 11:59pm, Wednesday 12 August 2026