About Us
Women’s Legal Service Tasmania (WLST) is more than a statewide community legal service; we are a lifeline for women across Tasmania, offering comprehensive legal advice, together with an integrated practice of in-house financial counselling and social work services. Our legal services span a dedicated telephone advice line, face-to-face appointments, community legal education, outreach, law reform submissions, and referrals to crucial support services.
With offices in Hobart, Launceston, and Burnie, WLST is funded by the Commonwealth Attorney-General’s Department, recognising that in addition to the general legal problems that can affect everyone, there are some areas of law in which a woman’s experience is different – as a victim of a crime, as a primary carer of children, or through discrimination or lack of equal opportunity in employment or business.
Our focus is on assisting vulnerable women who have encountered family violence, sexual abuse, or discrimination. We create a supportive work environment to maintain our staff’s resilience, attuned to the diverse needs of women from various backgrounds. We are also proud to auspice Tasmania’s first Working Women’s Centre in collaboration with Worker Assist Tasmania.
What We Offer
Competitive Remuneration: SCHADS Award Level 5 plus superannuation,
Extra Leave: Enjoy an additional week of annual leave to support your wellbeing, with 17.5% leave loading.
Parental Leave: 12 weeks of paid parental leave (pro rata) for employees with a minimum of 12 months’ service.
Salary Packaging: Generous not-for-profit salary packaging and a Meal & Entertainment Card up to $18,530 through Eziway, increasing your disposable income.
Wellbeing Support: Employee health and wellbeing support, flexible working practices, and bi-monthly professional supervision/counselling sessions through Relationships Australia.
Professional Development: Opportunities for conferences, events, and a dedicated training budget for your professional growth.
About the Role
Under the supervision of the Senior Social Worker, the Social Worker will provide services that assist women to navigate the legal system.
The Social Worker will provide advice and support through face-to-face and telephone client interactions, as well as providing liaison between the client and other Women’s Legal Service Tasmania staff to best meet client needs, and to assist secure sustainable outcomes for clients.
The Social Worker will also have a role in providing community education and training in relation to workplace issues, to the community and the sector. This Social Worker will also be required to attend monthly employee team meetings and contribute to a monthly report to the Board of Management, and reports to funding bodies as necessary.
Some intrastate travel may be required from time to time.
Apply Now
To apply, please download a copy of the Position Description (which includes the Selection Criteria to be addressed in an application). When you’re ready to apply, email through a current resume and a statement addressing the selection criteria to careers@womenslegaltas.org.au. Applications will not be accepted via Seek. Please note that applicants must address the selection criteria to be considered for the position. We may commence interviewing successful candidates immediately. If you have any queries about the position, please reach out to our friendly team via our careers email and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
Apply now to join our passionate and dedicated team!