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Job Description

EXPERIENCED SOLICITOR (GLADSTONE)

 Central Queensland Community Legal Centre

·         Based in Gladstone

·         Diverse range of legal work

·         Generalist services including advice, task and casework

·         Community Legal Sector

·         Applications close: 5:00 pm Monday, 23 February 2026

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.

  • 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 professional development budget.

  • Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with confidential counselling services available to support you and your family’s wellbeing.

  • A collegiate, collaborative 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 $126,622 and $137,976.

  • 15% superannuation.

About the Role

Full time position.

As part of the legal team, you will provide:

  • Direct client services by way of legal advice and assistance to Central Queensland residents by telephone and in-person;

  • Preparation and drafting of letters, written correspondence and court documents for clients;

  • Negotiating on behalf of clients, especially for those unable to advocate and negotiate for themselves;

  • Provide general information and referrals to clients;

  • Provide community legal education to the Central Queensland community;

  • Work as part of a team and contribute to team interactions and activities.

To succeed in this role you will:

  • Be admitted as a legal practitioner in Queensland and hold a current, unrestricted practicing certificate;

  • Have a minimum of five years of experience particularly with domestic violence and family law matters.

  • Hold a current open C Class drivers licence.

  • Be eligible for a Blue Card.

  • Demonstrate strong communication, time management and stakeholder engagement skills;

  • Be flexible and able to adapt to changing priorities whilst still delivering results;

  • Be committed to ongoing professional development;

  • Have experience drafting relevant court documents and managing files;

  • Demonstrate strong decision-making and problem-solving skills, including in crisis situations where client safety is at risk;

  • Possess high-level knowledge of legal and non-legal referral pathways; and

  • Be committed to the mission and values of CQCLC and able to work to help achieve our Strategic Goals.

About THE CQCLC

Please view our recent 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: www.cqclc.org.au

Next Steps

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply for this position.

Applicants are initially required to submit a covering letter, resume and an expression of interest addressing the position description's key skills and capabilities.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Centre reserves the right to interview and appoint a successful candidate prior to the closing date.

 

Applications close Monday 23 February at 5.00 pm

Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact our Principal Solicitor by phone on (07) 4922 1200 or email at fay@cqclc.org.au.