The Organisation

An exciting opportunity has become available to work for Barnardos, one of Australia’s leading children’s charities. Two full time, permanent Legal Consultants are required for the Find-a-Family Program based at Ashfield, NSW.

The Role

Reporting to the Principal Officer, the Legal Consultants will assist with preparation of necessary documentation for adoption applications in the Supreme Court.

The Candidate

The ideal Legal Consultants will have:

• Completed Legal Studies and experience working in the legal industry as a lawyer, or seasoned paralegal
• Interpret and apply adoption and other child related legislation
• Draft and format legal documents for adoption proceedings in accordance with Supreme Court rules and within required timeframes.
• Review files to assist in affidavit preparation.
• Attend monthly team meetings and supervision sessions with the Principal Officer Adoptions.
• Liaise with Solicitors and Barristers, internal and external bodies and personnel as required.  

Barnardos works closely with Aboriginal Partnership Agencies in the community, and would welcome application from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates.

Salary: (Base & Superannuation): $70,444 to $93,873 base (including FBT packaging) + benefits + Super.

Additional information

To be considered for roles with Barnardos you will need to have (or be willing to have conducted) a National Police Clearance, current Working with Children check Clearance (or APP number) and for the ACT a Drivers History Check, Working with Vulnerable People Card and CYPS Check.