About us:
At OIR, our purpose is to deliver contemporary regulatory and government services to Queenslanders. Our vision is for Queensland workers, industry and communities to be healthy, safe, fair and productive.
Workers' Compensation Investigations and Prosecution Services investigates and prosecutes offences under the Workers' Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003. This includes matters involving fraud, false or misleading information, claim farming, failure to maintain appropriate workers' compensation insurance, and misuse of workers' compensation documents.
About the role:
As a Prosecutor, you will provide high-quality prosecution services on behalf of the Workers' Compensation Regulator. Working closely with investigators and legal professionals, you will:
- Assess briefs of evidence and provide legal advice.
- Prepare matters for sentence, hearings and trial.
- Appear in court as a prosecutor and instruct external counsel in more complex matters.
- Liaise with courts, investigators, defence representatives, witnesses and other stakeholders.
- Provide timely advice on prosecution outcomes.
- Contribute to continuous improvement and knowledge sharing within the team.
About you:
We're looking for someone who:
- Is admitted, or eligible for admission, as a legal practitioner in the Supreme Court of Queensland.
- Can critically analyse evidence and apply legislation to provide sound legal advice.
- Has strong advocacy and communication skills.
- Produces accurate, high-quality legal documents.
- Builds positive relationships with a range of stakeholders.
- Enjoys working collaboratively in a professional team environment.
Why join us?
Working with OIR means you'll have the opportunity to undertake meaningful legal work while enjoying the benefits of the Queensland public sector, including:
- Interesting and diverse prosecution work.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Career development opportunities.
- Competitive salary plus up to 12.75% employer superannuation.
- A supportive and inclusive workplace.
- Access to health, wellbeing and employee assistance services.
Important information:
This role may involve exposure to confronting or distressing material during investigations and prosecutions.
OIR is committed to supporting employee wellbeing through professional supervision, wellbeing initiatives and access to confidential Employee Assistance Program services. Applicants should consider the nature of this work and their personal resilience when applying.
How to apply:
To apply, please submit:
- Your current resume, including the details of at least one referee who can comment on your recent work performance.
- Responses to the following two questions
Application questions:
1. Motivation:
What interests you about this Prosecutor role with the Office of Industrial Relations, and how do your skills, experience and career aspirations make you a strong candidate for this position?
2. Relevant experience:
Describe a time when you analysed evidence and applied legislation to provide legal advice, conduct advocacy or manage litigation. What was your approach, what challenges did you encounter, and what was the outcome?
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone can thrive.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/694635/26
Closing Date: Tuesday, 28 July 2026<space>This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.
