Senior Legal Practitioner (Various) - Tasmania Legal Aid

Department of Justice
Justice & Reform
Tasmania Legal Aid

Applications must be submitted by Sunday 27 September, 2026 11:55 PM

Sunday 27 September, 2026 11:55 PM AEST

Award/Classification:

Legal Practitioners - Level 3 - Tasmanian State Service Award

$145,439 to $165,956 per annum

Employment type:

Fixed-term, full-time

Region:

These positions are responsible for the management of cases and representation of legally aided persons who are charged with indictable crimes.

We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people living with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers and LGBTIQA+ people.

The Department of Justice supports reasonable adjustment requests in any stage of the assessment process to remove barriers and facilitate full participation in all aspects of employment for applicants with disability. If you have individual requirements that need to be accommodated to participate in an interview or recruitment activity, you can include this information with your application.

We are a diverse and inclusive workplace and understand the importance of versatile working arrangements. Talk to us about how this could work for you.

Period of Appointment

Fixed term for 2 years.

Hours per fortnight

73.50 hours per fortnight- flexible options available.

Duties





- Carriage and conduct of complex and critical criminal matters before the Supreme and Magistrates Courts and Tribunals.
- Provide high level legal advice and program related support to staff, clients and stakeholders, including the critical assessment and management of indictable cases which will enable timely court proceedings, appropriate finalisation of cases and efficient use of TLA resources.
- Provide professional advice, guidance and training to legal practitioners to support the achievement of effective program outcomes.
- In consultation with the Associate Director - Criminal Law and Criminal Practice Managers, develop, implement and review service delivery improvement initiatives, programs and strategic priorities
- Undertake aspects of staff management including recruitment, leave, performance and training to strengthen Tasmania Legal Aid's service delivery capabilities in accordance with delegations.
- Establish and maintain relationships with Tasmania Legal Aid's community, industry, state and national stakeholders to enhance Tasmania Legal Aid's work and promote holistic assistance for clients.
- Admitted as a Barrister or Practitioner of the Supreme Court of Tasmania and the relevant Federal Courts.
- Current Tasmanian Registration Working with Vulnerable People (Registration Status-Employment)
- A minimum of five years' experience as a practitioner in the Criminal Law jurisdiction.
- Current Motor Vehicle Driver's Licence.

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📌 Senior Legal Practitioner (Various) - Tasmania Legal Aid
🏢 Tasmanian Government
📍 Tasmania