The Senior Lawyer is responsible for assisting with the delivery of high-level professional legal advice across all aspects of local government law, with a particular focus on commercial, property and administrative law.
This exciting opportunity will see the successful candidate work closely with the City's 2032 Games Coordination team, while also providing trusted legal advice and support to the Mayor, Councillors, Chief Executive Officer, Executive General Managers, Managers and employees on a broad range of legal matters.
As a key member of the Legal Services team, you will play a strategic role in supporting the City's major projects, governance frameworks and commercial initiatives. You will partner with senior stakeholders across the organisation, helping to manage legal risk, ensure compliance and deliver practical, solutions-focused legal advice that enables the City to achieve its objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Please refer to the attached position brief for further information.
About You
You are an experienced legal professional with strong technical expertise, sound judgement and the ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels. You thrive in a dynamic environment, can confidently manage competing priorities, and provide pragmatic legal solutions that support organisational outcomes.
You will have:
Be part of shaping the Gold Coast’s future
The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.
We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia. We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:
We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community.
How to apply
Click 'Apply' to submit your online application. Upload your Resume with a Cover Letter (of no more than 2 pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes would allow you to achieve success in this role.
Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.
Contact Person Jansen Croft
Contact email JCROFT@goldcoast.qld.gov.au
Closing Date Sunday 13 September 2026 @11:59pm AEST
We’re committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture. We take pride in people who align with our high-performance principles. We believe that the diverse makeup of our workforce reflects the community we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities, and encourage candidates to discuss any support or adjustments they may need throughout the recruitment process.