Relocation Assistance to support your move to Tropical North Queensland
Step into genuine legal leadership with external supervision, leadership coaching and professional development
Enjoy Six Weeks of Paid Leave each year, including Two Weeks' Ex-Gratia Leave over Christmas/Current Year

The Opportunity

Lead the legal team in Cairns or Townsville. Oversee service quality, supervise and mentor lawyers, maintain a small, complex caseload, and build team capability using a trauma-informed, feminist framework.

Duties
Lead, supervise and mentor local and remote legal teams
Oversee legal caseloads and maintain high compliance standards
Guide practitioners through complex matters and court appearances
Deliver trauma-informed advice across family law, domestic violence and child protection
Coordinate career development, performance reviews and training

Skills & Experience
Bachelor of Laws and unrestricted QLD/High Court Practising Certificate
Minimum 5 years post-admission legal experience
Blue Card (Working with Children) and C Class Driver Licence
Expertise in family law, domestic violence and child protection
Proven ability to mentor, supervise and build team capability

Benefits





Above-award salary of $125,090 to $143,420 + 12.75% Super, alongside benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
Relocation Assistance available for the right candidate
Six Weeks of Paid Leave each year, Four Weeks' Annual Leave + Two Weeks' Paid Ex-Gratia Leave over Christmas and New Year
Generous Salary Packaging/Salary Sacrifice Arrangements to help maximise your take-home pay
Access to External Supervision and Leadership Coaching/Training
Internal and external professional development opportunities
Access to EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
A strong organisational focus on Employee Wellbeing
In office Parking for the Cairns position

North Queensland Women's Legal Service (NQWLS)

NQWLS is a regional community legal centre. With over 165,000 services delivered, we specialise in free, high-quality legal advice, community education and law reform, empowering women across North and Far North Queensland.

Ready to Lead With Purpose?

If you're an experienced lawyer who wants your next career move to be about more than your own caseload, this is your opportunity to make your expertise go further. APPLY NOW!

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