Central Queensland Community Legal Centre – Rockhampton QLD
Central Queensland Community Legal Centre
Based in Rockhampton
Diverse range of legal work
Generalist services including advice, task and casework
Community Legal Sector
Applications close: 5:00 pm Monday, 24 August ****
The Centre seeks a solicitor who is enthusiastic and committed.
As a community legal centre, we work with the vulnerable and disadvantaged in regional, rural and remote areas of Central and Western Queensland.
The Centre's focus is on the provision of a generalist legal service and offers a wide range of services including the provision of legal advice, legal task support, domestic violence duty lawyer, casework, information/referral services and community legal education.
Experienced Solicitor (ROCKHAMPTON)
Central Queensland Community Legal Centre
Based in Rockhampton
Diverse range of legal work
Generalist services including advice, task and casework
Community Legal Sector
Applications close: 5:00 pm Monday, 24 August ****
The Centre seeks a solicitor who is enthusiastic and committed.
As a community legal centre, we work with the vulnerable and disadvantaged in regional, rural and remote areas of Central and Western Queensland.
The Centre's focus is on the provision of a generalist legal service and offers a wide range of services including the provision of legal advice, legal task support, domestic violence duty lawyer, casework, information/referral services and community legal education.
CQCLC Offers:
A 38-hour working week - flexible arrangements can be negotiated.
Attractive salary sacrifice options to increase your take-home pay along with a competitive salary well above award rates.
Four weeks of annual leave, plus additional paid leave over the Christmas period.
A dedicated career development budget.
Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with confidential counselling services available to support you and your family's wellbeing.
A collegiate, team-oriented and inclusive work environment.




CBD location with free parking.
Salary packaging options:
CQCLC offers staff SCHADS Award rate plus a market loading payment above Award rate.
Salary range is between $******* and $******* plus percentage market loading to be negotiated with successful applicant.
15% superannuation.
About the Role
Full-time position - flexible arrangements can be negotiated.
As part of the legal team, you will provide:
Demonstrate commitment to the Centre's vision, objectives and strategic priorities.
Promote access to justice, equity and the rights of vulnerable and disadvantaged community members.
Build and maintain professional relationships with clients, community organisations, courts, government agencies and other stakeholders.
Act with integrity, professionalism, accountability and respect.
Contribute positively to a collaborative and supportive workplace culture.
Support continuous improvement and quality service delivery.
Uphold confidentiality and professional obligations at all times.
Participate in outreach activities and travel within the Centre's service area as required.
To succeed in this role, you will require:
Admission as a Legal Practitioner in Queensland and possession of a current practising certificate (or eligibility to obtain one).
Minimum two (2) years post-admission experience (PAE).
Demonstrated experience providing legal advice, casework and file management.
Strong legal research, analysis and drafting skills.
Ability to manage competing priorities and work with a high degree of autonomy.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to engage effectively with vulnerable and disadvantaged clients.
Demonstrated commitment to social justice, access to justice and client-centred legal practice.
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and case management systems.
About THE CQCLC
Please view our Annual Report on our website for a detailed outline of who we are, the services we provide and impact we have on our local community:
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📌 Solicitor (Rockhampton)
🏢 Central Queensland Community Legal Centre
📍 Rockhampton