Recruitment of the

Chief Operating Officer

Crown Law

Department of Justice

Applications close XX 2026

About Crown Law

Crown Law’s extensive pool of experienced lawyers advises and represents the Queensland Government in all areas of law affecting the public sector and the State of Queensland. We operate as a self-funded business unit of the Department of Justice (DoJ), providing legal services to Queensland Government only.

Working exclusively for Queensland Government means all Crown Law’s resources and skills are focused on the government’s priorities and legal needs. Our clear understanding of the environment in which departments and agencies operate is enhanced by the fact that we too are part of the Queensland State Government. Crown Law does not provide legal services to the public.

While Crown Law is the Government’s own legal unit, departments and agencies are not obliged to use our services for certain categories of law. Law firms in the private sector can also provide services to Queensland Government, which means Crown Law competes for this business. What legal services can and cannot be offered by the private sector is determined by the Cabinet document titled Principles and Categories of Tied Legal Work.

From time to time Crown Law engages private barristers to undertake legal work. When engaging barristers, Crown Law follows in the Engaging barristers to undertake legal work for government departments policy, which is implemented by the Legal Services Coordination Unit (LSCU) within the Department of Justice. See the whole-of-government policy for engaging barristers page on the DoJ website.

About the role

As Chief Operating Officer, you will lead Crown Law’s business and corporate operations to support the delivery of seamless and high quality legal services and be responsible for the delivery of nominated strategic projects to renew and modernise the delivery of legal services.

Key responsibilities of the role

Assists the Crown Solicitor to manage a professional legal practice, within a Government environment to deliver modern and contemporary legal services across the Queensland Government, and its agencies
Leads Crown Law’s business and corporate operations (including financial, library services, legal support, knowledge management, technological, business development, risk management, and human resources functions)
Strategically leads the financial operations to ensure Crown Law is financially sustainable, as a self-funded business unit
Drives the efficient, agile and effective governance of the business and corporate functions to ensure optimal and compliant management of Crown Law’s operations and resources
Guides system and business process improvements and renewal initiatives across Crown Law, along with identifying opportunities for operational improvement and innovation
Develops and implement business and technology transformations to modernise Crown Law in line with strategic and business objectives
Actively contributes as an executive management team member to champion the delivery of Crown Law’s services
Represents the Crown Solicitor in executive forums as required, effectively conveying leadership priorities of the Crown Law

How To Apply

Applicants are encouraged to review the Role Description and the links providing further information about the department to assist with understanding the recruitment and selection process.

To be considered for this role please provide the following information in your online application, for the assessment of your suitability:

Your current CV or resume
A covering letter telling us why you are interested in this role and how your skills and experience complements this role. This should not be a restatement of your resume. It is your opportunity to tell us about yourself, how you meet the required competencies, key duties and responsibilities, and any specific role requirements including what skills you’ll bring to the role

For confidential enquiries please contact:

Andrew Hecker, Senior Recruitment Consultant, Eden Ritchie Recruitment

07 3230 0018 or crownlaw@edenritchie.com.au

Applications close XX 2026

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