Careers

Current vacancies

Social Worker (Burnie preferred) – Full-Time 12-month Contract

SCHADS 5-6 (from $97,377 to $106,389 pro rata) 

(Burnie, Launceston or Hobart -Burnie preferred)

We're looking for an experienced full-time Social Worker to join the Team for 12 months, preferably in our Burnie office. This position is new to Women's Legal Services Tasmania, funded through the extension to the National Legal Assistance Partnership announced by the Attorney-General of Tasmania and will run until 30 June 2025. If you're looking for a meaningful new role where you can make an impact in the community, we'd love to hear from you!

Closing date: August 16, 2024

Apply now for Social Worker (Burnie preferred) – Full-Time 12-month Contract

Working Women’s Centre – Administration & Intake Officer

SCHADS 2-3 ($70,170 - $73,795) 

(Hobart, Launceston or Burnie)

We're looking for an Administration and Intake Officer to work in our brand new Working Women's Centre! Under the supervision of the Working Women’s Centre Principal Solicitor, the Administration and Intake Officer provides practical support to staff to achieve the objectives of the both the Working Women’s Centre program and Women’s Legal Service Tasmania, by proactively receiving and triaging all intakes into the Working Women’s Centre component of the practice.

Closing date: July 31, 2024

Apply now for Working Women’s Centre – Administration & Intake Officer

Just Healthy Families – Part Time Solicitor

SCHADS 5-6 (from $97,377 to $111,092 pro rata) 

(Hobart, Burnie or Launceston)

We are looking for a part-time solicitor to work three days a week within our Just Healthy Families program - Tasmania's first Health Justice Partnership. Due to the extended reach of this program, we are able to offer this position in any region of Tasmania - south, north or north-west. If you are interested in contributing to improving the safety and of women and children in Tasmania and contributing the reducing the impact of family violence on Tasmanian families then this role is for you.

Closing date: July 31, 2024

Apply now for Just Healthy Families – Part Time Solicitor

Employee Benefits

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    Our Culture

    We exist to ensure all women are empowered.

    We are committed to supporting people’s mental health and making sure everyone gets learning opportunities throughout the year.

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    Additional Leave

    We offer an additional week of annual leave (pro rata) to support rest throughout the calendar year, and up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave for those who are expanding their family who have worked with us for over 12 months.

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    Salary Packaging

    You can get up to $18,529.20 in tax-free pay each year (for costs like rent, car expenses or a mortgage, and access to an entertainment benefit card), with WLST paying for all basic fees and charges.

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    Leave Loading

    In addition to your ordinary pay, you are also paid an annual leave loading of 17.5% of your ordinary rate of pay during periods of annual leave.

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    Flexible Work Arrangements

    We recognise that women with diverse responsibilities require flexibility in the workplace.

    We offer flexibility in terms of part time/full time employment, and some flexibility with regards to your working hours, or working from home arrangements.

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    Health and Wellbeing Support

    We know that the work we do is complex and can be emotionally challenging  Health and wellbeing support is important to us, and we provide bi-monthly professional supervision for all staff, provided by an external organisation.