About Us
Women's Legal Service Tasmania (WLST) is a community lifeline for women across the state, providing comprehensive legal advice and integrated services including financial counselling and social work.
We offer a range of services including telephone advice, face-to-face appointments, community legal education, outreach, law reform submissions, and referrals to support services. Our focus is on assisting vulnerable women who have experienced family violence, sexual abuse, or discrimination.
What We Offer
* Competitive Remuneration: SCHADS Award Level 5 ranging from $97,377 to $101,783 per annum plus superannuation.
* Extra Leave: Additional week of annual leave with 17.5% leave loading.
* Parental Leave: 12 weeks of paid parental leave (pro rata) for employees with at least 12 months' service.
* Salary Packaging: Generous not-for-profit salary packaging and Meal & Entertainment Card up to $18,530 through Eziway.
* Wellbeing Support: Employee health and wellbeing support, flexible working practices, and bi-monthly supervision/counselling sessions.
* Professional Development: Opportunities for conferences, events, and dedicated training budget.
About the Role
As a Solicitor under the Principal Solicitor's supervision, you will provide high-level supportive legal advice, information, and referrals to women via our telephone advice line. Face-to-face advice, written documents, and casework may also be undertaken. A commitment to professional development is essential due to the diverse nature of calls received.
The role involves provision of community legal education, drafting law reform submissions, and organisational responsibilities in our specialist domestic violence unit. Some intrastate travel may be required.