ABOUT TOWNSVILLE COMMUNITY LAW

Townsville Community Law Inc is a non-profit, community-based organisation dedicated to providing free legal services to the community in North Queensland. Its objectives are:

• To provide a free and accessible legal service.
• To seek legal and social change.
• To address inequalities in law and society.
• To promote legal education.
• To provide crisis counselling and support and/or referral to appropriate agencies.
• To create an area in which the social welfare aspects of clients’ lives are recognised.
• To encourage community participation in the delivery of the legal services it provides.

THE ROLE

This is a full-time (35 hours/week) role as a solicitor.

The successful applicant will provide legal assistance services across several areas of law including coronial inquests, social security, human rights, elder abuse and financial exploitation, veterans’ entitlements and other issues affecting veterans transitioning to civilian life, family law, domestic and family violence, consumer protection, insurance, and general civil law.

REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

• Classified between Levels 5 and 6 of the Social Community Health and Disability Services Award 2010.
• Above-Award wages of $111,000 - $139,000 per annum apply + superannuation + above Award entitlements.
• The pay level/pay point classification and pay rate are broad-banded depending on experience.
• Take advantage of not-for-profit salary packaging options of up to $15,900 per FBT year to maximise your take-home pay.
• Full-time staff members work a 35-hour week.
• Five weeks of annual leave, plus additional paid leave over the Christmas closure period.
• Career development with excellent experience across multiple practice areas, guided by expert professional supervision.
• Supported learning and development with excellent training, conference, continuous learning, and self-development opportunities.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• A supportive, collaborative, and inclusive workplace.  
• We can help with relocation for the successful candidate.

If you have questions that are not answered in the Duty Statement, please email the Townsville Community Law Director Aaron Finn ([email protected]) using the subject line: Solicitor - Townsville Community Law enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Other information

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Townsville Community Law’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Recruitment and Retention policy and monitoring framework sets out our commitment to:

• Fostering a culturally inclusive workplace where people feel welcomed and valued,
• Promoting and enhancing cultural safety and respect,
• Promoting permanent career opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job seekers, including retention and career development.

We may interview and appoint a successful candidate prior to the closing date 

A position description is attached.