QLS has a part-time (5 days/fortnight) opportunity for a Program Compliance Officer to support the Legal Practitioners Admissions Board (the Board).  

This role is responsible for the content review of undergraduate, postgraduate and dual degree law programs. In addition the role will review content for practical legal training programs for compliance against the Law Admissions Consultative Committee’s (LACC) accreditation standards.

Key duties of the role

• Reviewing the content of undergraduate, postgraduate and dual degree law programs and postgraduate practical legal training (PLT) courses offered by universities and PLT providers, and any changes to individual courses.
• Providing recommendations to the Board in relation to the approval of law and PLT programs offered by universities and PLT providers in Queensland.
• Considering and advising the Board (and where relevant the LACC) on potential reviews and amendments to the Accreditation Standards, Priestley 11 requirements, and PLT Competency Standards conducted by the LACC.
• Reviewing applications and briefing overseas assessors in respect of overseas law graduate and/or practitioner’s academic and PLT assessments.
• Updating and maintaining statistical data for overseas graduate and/or practitioner’s academic and PLT assessment databases.
• Advising overseas graduates and practitioners regarding the requirements of applying for academic and/or PLT assessment, and processing applications.

Ideally you will have the following

• Qualifications and/or experience in law and teaching within the tertiary academic sector of the legal profession.
• Experience in reviewing course content compliance within the tertiary industry, and demonstrated ability to identify, research and summarise key issues.
• Knowledge of, or the ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of, the Legal Profession Act 2007 as it applies to the academic and PLT requirements for admissions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to liaise with and maintain effective relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders.
• High level proof reading, time management and attention to detail.

Why join us?

By joining QLS you will assist to build a society that genuinely cares about its members, people and Queensland law.

• Our purpose is to be an authoritative voice, to help members succeed, to connect with the profession and respect, protect and promote human rights in line with our vision.
• Our workforce is diverse, inclusive and equal; and is representative of our members.
• We are committed to leading change through our people.
• We are proud to
  • hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation - Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.
  • be listed on Diversity Council Australia's Inclusive Employer Index.
• Employees have flexibility within a social and collaborative environment.

Please note

• That we reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
• You must be an Australian citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights in Australia to apply for this position.
• This position may require the preferred candidate to undergo a Criminal History Records check. A criminal history does not necessarily disqualify a prospective candidate from selection. 

For more information about the role, including obtaining a copy of the position description, please email People and Culture on employment@qls.com.au or call 07 3842 5978.