Areas of Expertise

Workplace relations, Employment, Contract and compliance, Human resource advisory

Rose has a strong reputation for providing clear, strategic and commercially sensible legal advice to her clients.

Rose’s practice covers all aspects of the employment relationship. She specialises in preparing employment agreements and policies, drafting executive employment agreements, advising on Award coverage and interpretation, managing employee misconduct, managing underperforming employees, managing ill and injured employees, defending workers’ compensation matters, redundancy and dismissal.

With an extensive contract law background and experience in working on complex transactions, Rose assists her clients to navigate the employment aspects of business and asset purchases and sales.

Rose acts for major Australian and International organisations across a range of industries. Rose’s clients appreciate her understanding of the issues affecting human resource managers and business owners, and her focus on reaching practical solutions which are tailored to the business’ needs.

What others say

"Rising Star, Employment and WHS Law"
Doyle's Guide 2025
"Emergent Woman Lawyer of the Year, Finalist"
Women Lawyers Association of Queensland 2016

Experience

TripADeal share purchase

Assisting TripADeal with employment matters relating to the $211 million share purchase by Qantas.

ASX listed real estate investment trust

Assisting an ASX listed entity to deal with ad-hoc matters which arise during the employment relationship, including being seconded to provide on-the-ground advice and guidance to its human resource and legal functions on various workplace matters.

International integrated solar developer

Drafting employment policies and handbooks while balancing legislative requirements, human resources practicalities and having strategic consideration to avoid drafting which may facilitate workplace disputes.

International AI-powered work platform

Preparing full-time, part-time, casual and maximum term employment agreements, with careful consideration of the client’s specific requirements and compliance with industrial instruments.

Government recruitment

Beyond the law, Rose is trusted to assist clients with recruitment practices including sitting on interview panels for a government client undertaking recruitment of senior legal positions.

Coal mining services provider

Advising the human resource managers and business owners on aspects of modern award interpretation, including advising on annual leave deductions under the Black Coal Mining Industry Award 2020.