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POSITION: Senior Solicitor (full time or part time as negotiated)

LOCATION: Launceston

SALARY: Pro rata within the range of Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award Level 6 plus employer superannuation contributions

SUPERVISOR: Principal Solicitor

FUNCTION: To provide legal advice; assist clients with the preparation of cases; represent clients in court and TASCAT; and undertake legal research and writing, in the area of tenancy law

SPECIFIC DUTIES

Provision of legal advice and representation, including:

  • Providing advice, referral and casework in residential tenancy disputes and other residential tenancy law related matters;
  • Representing and/or assisting clients with court or tribunal cases including test cases;
  • Operating the Tenants’ Union’s office and services in Launceston and the North of Tasmania;
  • Travelling to and representing clients in other parts of Tasmania, including North-West Tasmania, from time to time as required;
  • Assisting with the development of Tenants’ Union resources and publications containing tenancy law information and advice;
  • Undertaking legal and policy research and writing;
  • Participating in negotiations, advocacy and campaigning around tenancy policy issues and law reform;
  • Providing the presentation of workshops, information sessions and other community education activities as required;
  • Performing certain functions of the Principal Solicitor of the Tenants’ Union as and when directed.

GENERAL DUTIES

  • Working towards achieving the general aims of the Tenants’ Union of Tasmania Inc.
  • Working as a member of a team with other staff and the Management Committee. This includes attending team meetings.
  • Participating in any planning, review and evaluation activities of the Tenants’ Union.
  • Other duties as from time to time as specified by the Principal Solicitor, with reference to the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award Levels 6 (as applicable).

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Admitted, or eligible to be admitted, to the roll of legal practitioners of the Supreme Court of Tasmania as a barrister and solicitor.
  • Minimum of 2-years post-admission experience as a legal practitioner.
  • A full, unrestricted drivers’ licence.

SELECTION CRITERIA

  1. A demonstrated ability to quickly acquire, interpret and master relevant legislation and policy.
  2. High-level interpersonal skills, including an ability to negotiate, mediate and advocate on behalf of clients of the Tenants’ Union.
  3. Demonstrated research, analytical and organisational skills.
  4. Ability to work independently and remotely as a member of a small team.
  5. A high standard of written and oral communication skills.
  6. Good computer and administrative skills, including ability to use or quickly learn to use a cloud-based client management system.
  7. An understanding of and commitment to social justice issues.

Please send your brief, self-authored application including CV and claims against selection criteria to alex@tenantstas.org.au.

For enquiries, please call Alex Bomford on 03 6223 2591 or email alex@tenantstas.org.au

Applications close COB Tuesday 10 March 2026.

POSITION: Solicitor (full time or part time as negotiated)

LOCATION: North West Tasmania or Launceston (as negotiated)

SALARY: Pro rata within the range of Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award Level 5/6 (as applicable) plus employer superannuation contributions

SUPERVISOR: Principal Solicitor

FUNCTION: To provide legal advice; assist clients with the preparation of cases; represent clients in court and TASCAT; and undertake legal research and writing, in the area of tenancy law

SPECIFIC DUTIES

Provision of legal advice and representation, including:

  • Providing advice, referral and casework in residential tenancy disputes and other residential tenancy law related matters;
  • Representing and/or assisting clients with court or tribunal cases including test cases;
  • Operating the Tenants’ Union’s office and services in the North West of Tasmania;
  • Travelling to and representing clients in other parts of Tasmania, including Northern Tasmania, from time to time as required;
  • Assisting with the development of Tenants’ Union resources and publications containing tenancy law information and advice;
  • Undertaking legal and policy research and writing;
  • Participating in negotiations, advocacy and campaigning around tenancy policy issues and law reform;
  • Providing the presentation of workshops, information sessions and other community education activities as required;
  • Performing certain functions of the Principal Solicitor of the Tenants’ Union as and when directed.

GENERAL DUTIES

  • Working towards achieving the general aims of the Tenants’ Union of Tasmania Inc.
  • Working as a member of a team with other staff and the Management Committee. This includes attending team meetings.
  • Participating in any planning, review and evaluation activities of the Tenants’ Union.
  • Other duties as from time to time as specified by the Principal Solicitor, with reference to the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award Levels 5/6 (as applicable).

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Admitted, or eligible to be admitted, to the roll of legal practitioners of the Supreme Court of Tasmania as a barrister and solicitor.
  • Minimum of 2-years post-admission experience as a legal practitioner (if intending to work out of office in the North-West).
  • A full, unrestricted drivers’ licence.

SELECTION CRITERIA

  1. A demonstrated ability to quickly acquire, interpret and master relevant legislation and policy.
  2. High-level interpersonal skills, including an ability to negotiate, mediate and advocate on behalf of clients of the Tenants’ Union.
  3. Demonstrated research, analytical and organisational skills.
  4. Ability to work independently and remotely as a member of a small team.
  5. A high standard of written and oral communication skills.
  6. Good computer and administrative skills, including ability to use or quickly learn to use a cloud-based client management system.
  7. An understanding of and commitment to social justice issues.

 

Please send your brief, self-authored application including CV and claims against selection criteria to alex@tenantstas.org.au.

For enquiries, please call Alex Bomford on 03 6223 2591 or email alex@tenantstas.org.au

Applications close COB Tuesday 10 March 2026.