We are looking for a part-time solicitor to work three days a week within our Just Healthy Families program - Tasmania's first Health Justice Partnership. Due to the extended reach of this program, we are able to offer this position in any region of Tasmania - south, north or north-west. If you are interested in contributing to improving the safety and of women and children in Tasmania and contributing the reducing the impact of family violence on Tasmanian families then this role is for you.
Careers
Current vacancies
North-East Outreach Solicitor
We currently have a position available for the provision of outreach legal advice and assistance, and the delivery of community legal education to women in rural and regional North-East Tasmania - if your values match ours, we invite you to apply to help us.
Solicitor
Are you an experienced family lawyer who holds the same values as our organisation? WLST is always open to applications from lawyers looking to work within community legal services. See what we can offer you.
Employee Benefits
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Our Culture
We exist to ensure all women are empowered.
We are committed to supporting people’s mental health and making sure everyone gets learning opportunities throughout the year.
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Additional Leave
We offer an additional week of annual leave (pro rata) to support rest throughout the calendar year, and up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave for those who are expanding their family who have worked with us for over 12 months.
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Salary Packaging
You can get up to $18,529.20 in tax-free pay each year (for costs like rent, car expenses or a mortgage, and access to an entertainment benefit card), with WLST paying for all basic fees and charges.
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Leave Loading
In addition to your ordinary pay, you are also paid an annual leave loading of 17.5% of your ordinary rate of pay during periods of annual leave.
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Flexible Work Arrangements
We recognise that women with diverse responsibilities require flexibility in the workplace.
We offer flexibility in terms of part time/full time employment, and some flexibility with regards to your working hours, or working from home arrangements.
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Health and Wellbeing Support
We know that the work we do is complex and can be emotionally challenging Health and wellbeing support is important to us, and we provide bi-monthly professional supervision for all staff, provided by an external organisation.