• Part time up to 28 hours, or as negotiated
• Fixed term contract (9 months)
• Salary and benefits: $95,738 - $104,808 p.a. pro rata depending on qualifications and experience
• Vaccination: It is a requirement of employment at Redfern Legal Centre to be fully vaccinated for Covid-19

About us

Redfern Legal Centre works to redress inequalities in the legal system that adversely and disproportionately affect people experiencing vulnerability. The Centre pursues social change and law reform to reduce these inequalities.

About the position

The Financial Abuse Service NSW is an innovative service which provides, specialist state-wide legal assistance, training and resources for community workers and systemic change through policy and law reform.

The primary responsibility of the Credit and Debt Solicitor is to provide specialised legal advice and casework to people who have experienced financial abuse in areas such as consumer credit, banking and debt. The solicitor will work alongside a family lawyer and supervise volunteers to provide this service. The solicitor will also contribute to strategic policy and law reform and capacity building work.

The solicitor must be available for advice sessions on either Tuesday or Thursday morning (9am to 1pm) each week.

Superannuation and annual leave loading is paid in addition to this and salary packaging* is available. In addition to being a flexible workplace, RLC offers a 35 hour working week, time in lieu options and a paid Christmas closure of 2 weeks (including public holidays) on top of 4 weeks annual leave.

* As a Public Benevolent Institution, Redfern Legal Centre is able to offer staff generous salary packaging options. The tax savings for a staff member choosing to take full advantage of the salary packaging option mean that their take home salary may be increased by up to $6,000 per annum​​.

Application information

Download the job information package below.

Redfern Legal Centre welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from diverse cultural backgrounds and people with disability.

Please note: Interviews will be conducted in the week of 7 March 2022, and the successful applicant will ideally be able to commence on or before 11 April 2022.

Please click "Apply Now" and follow the application instructions.

Applications that do not specifically address selection criteria will not be considered.

A job description and selection criteria are attached.