Women’s Legal Service Tasmania (WLST) is more than a statewide community legal service; we are a lifeline for women across Tasmania, offering comprehensive legal advice, together with an integrated practice of in-house financial counselling and social work services. Our legal services span a dedicated telephone advice line, face-to-face appointments, community legal education, outreach, law reform submissions, and referrals to crucial support services.With offices in Hobart, Launceston, and Burnie, WLST is funded by the Commonwealth Attorney-General’s Department, recognising that in addition to the general legal problems that can affect everyone, there are some areas of law in which a woman’s experience is different – as a victim of a crime, as a primary carer of children, or through discrimination or lack of equal opportunity in employment or business.Our focus is on assisting vulnerable women who have encountered family violence, sexual abuse, or discrimination. We create a supportive work environment to maintain our staff’s resilience, attuned to the diverse needs of women from various backgrounds. We are also proud to auspice Tasmania’s first Working Women’s Centre in collaboration with Worker Assist Tasmania.What We OfferCompetitive Remuneration: SCHADS Award Level 5 ranging from $97,377 to $101,783 per annum plus superannuation.Extra Leave: Enjoy an additional week of annual leave to support your wellbeing, with 17.5% leave loading.Parental Leave: 12 weeks of paid parental leave (pro rata) for employees with a minimum of 12 months’ service.Salary Packaging: Generous not-for-profit salary packaging and a Meal & Entertainment Card up to $18,530 through Eziway, increasing your disposable income.Wellbeing Support: Employee health and wellbeing support, flexible working practices, and bi-monthly professional supervision/counselling sessions through Relationships Australia.Professional Development: Opportunities for conferences, events, and a dedicated training budget for your professional growth.About the RoleUnder the supervision of the Principal Solicitor, the Solicitor will provide a high level of supportive, plain language legal advice, information and referral to women who contact the telephone legal advice line. Where appropriate, the provision of face-to-face advice, preparation of written documents and correspondence, and other casework will be undertaken. A large percentage of calls received by WLST relate to family law issues; however, calls can relate to any area of the law, and as such a commitment to professional development is important.The Burnie and Launceston offices were established under the Australian Government Women’s Safety Package and function as a specialist domestic violence unit (DVU) to assist women and their families impacted by or experiencing family and domestic violence.The provision of community legal education (CLE) workshops, drafting of law reform and lobbying submissions, along with organisational and administrative responsibilities are also a component of this position.Some intrastate travel may be required from time to time.How to ApplyTo apply, please download a copy of the Solicitor Position Description (which includes the Selection Criteria to be addressed in an application). When you’re ready to apply, email through a current resume and a statement addressing the selection criteria to careers@womenslegaltas.org.au.Please note that applicants must address the selection criteria to be considered for the position.If you have any queries about the position, please reach out to our friendly team via our careers email and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.WLST is committed to protecting children, young people and other vulnerable people from harm and will require completion of screening checks prior to finalising employment.Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make a difference – get in touch with us today!
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