SCHADS Level 5

Closes 21 August 2026

Position Description - Solicitor (Level 5)

Women’s Legal Service Tasmania, in partnership with Worker Assist, offers a gendered, employment specialist Working Women’s Centre service for women in Tasmania, providing comprehensive employment advice, representation, advocacy, and support across the state.

The Working Women’s Centre focuses on providing culturally appropriate and trauma-informed advice, advocacy and representation for clients seeking assistance with employment law matters, including timely and on-the-spot assistance for clients who have experienced workplace sexual harassment and other workplace issues.

About the Role:

Under the supervision of the Principal Solicitor, the Solicitor will provide services that assist women seeking assistance with employment matters to navigate the legal system through the Working Women’s Centre.

The Solicitor will provide advice and support through face-to-face and telephone client interactions, as well as providing liaison between the client, other Working Women’s Centre staff and Worker Assist Tasmania to best meet client needs, and to assist in securing sustainable outcomes for clients.

The Solicitor will also have a role in providing community education and training in relation to workplace issues to the community and the sector, participation in drafting law reform submissions, and contributing to the development of Working Women’s Centre resources and reports.

We are looking to recruit board members who are residents of Lutruwita/Tasmania. We particularly encourage applicants who live in rural, regional and remote parts of the state.

WLST values diversity and inclusion and welcome all women and non-binary people to apply.

WLST aims to create a culturally safe and respectful environment for all board members, particularly valuing the contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and individuals with lived experience of marginalisation.

All suitable candidates will be considered, but desirable attributes for this particular recruitment may include an interest or experience in:

·      Human resources

·      Workplace health and safety

·      Governance and risk management

WLST is committed to making board participation accessible and offers accommodations to support individuals with disabilities or other requirements. Attendance may be online, and alternative arrangements can be discussed to accommodate varying schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or accessibility needs.

Currently, our board meetings are held during a weekday evening, with flexibility to ensure inclusive participation. 

Commitment and Expectations

This is a voluntary position.

Board members are expected to attend bi-monthly board meetings, review materials in advance of meetings and actively participate in the governance of the organisation. There will also be opportunity to participate in board subcommittees.

Board members represent WLST in the community in a manner that upholds our values of inclusivity, respect, and cultural safety.

Board members are expected to advocate for WLST’s mission, programs, and services as appropriate.

Board terms last for three years, and board members can sit for up to two consecutive terms. 

For More Information

For additional information about our service or the requirements of the role, contact Chair Katrina Spark by email at chair@womenslegaltas.org.au.

To Apply

Please contact Chair Katrina Spark by email at chair@womenslegaltas.org.au attaching an expression of interest (maximum two pages) with a current CV, including two referees.

Applications close on Friday 25 September 2026 at 5pm.

SCHADS Level 6

Closes Friday 9 October 2026

Position Description - LGBTIQA+ Legal Service Solicitor (Level 6)

The LGBTIQA+ Legal Service is a partnership between Equality Tasmania (ET) and WLST. It is designed to improve access to affirming, integrated legal and social support for LGBTIQA+ Tasmanians. The service combines a dedicated Solicitor with a Peer Support Navigator and connects clients with WLST’s social workers and financial counsellors where appropriate.

The service provides LGBTIQA+ Tasmanians with legal assistance in relation to LGBTIQA+ legal issues in diverse areas of law, including employment, discrimination and harassment, vilification and violence, family and domestic violence, family law, and child protection. Safe referral pathways will be used for out-of-scope matters.

The Solicitor is employed by WLST, is part of the WLST legal team, and works closely with ET, the Peer Support Navigator, and other approved community partners across Tasmania.

About the Role:

Under the legal supervision and line management of the WLST Principal Solicitor, the Solicitor will deliver high-quality, affirming and trauma-informed legal services to LGBTIQA+ Tasmanians. The role will work collaboratively with the Peer Support Navigator to provide coordinated client support, strengthen community legal capability, and help design, implement, and continuously improve the service.

The Solicitor will communicate regularly with the LGBTIQA+ Legal Service working group/oversight committee about service implementation, emerging issues, outcomes and improvement opportunities.