• Fixed-term Solicitor Position at Wirringa Baiya Aboriginal Women’s Legal Centre

Wirringa Baiya Aboriginal Women’s Legal Centre is a NSW state-wide community legal centre for Aboriginal women, children and youth. The Centre has a strong focus on assisting victims of violence. Our office is located in metropolitan Sydney at 142 Addison Road, Building 13, Marrickville NSW 2204.

We are seeking expressions of interest for one (1) solicitor position at our Centre.

Term of contract 

• The positions are to start as soon as is possible and finish on Friday, 27 June 2025.
• The position is located in our Marrickville office.
• Rate of pay: SCHADS award: Level 6, paypoint 1 -3 to Level 7, paypoint 1-3 (negotiable -depending on experience)
• Note salary sacrificing is available.
• Position: Full-time solicitor – 35 hours pw, Hours 9-5

Duties include:

• Providing advice on the advice line and in person 
• Casework under the supervision of the Principal Solicitor (and other senior solicitors when required)
• Working with our Aboriginal Casework specialists when clients have non-legal needs under the supervision of the CEO
• Assisting with any community legal education (CLE) and law reform activities as required under the supervision of the CEO and Principal Solicitor (note that CLE work may on occasion require weekend work and overnight rural travel)
• The positions are female identified and Aboriginal women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Experience

We are seeking applicants with a minimum of 6 months experience in the following areas of law:

• Victims Support
• Domestic Violence
• Sexual Assault 
• Family law
• Child Protection law

Next steps

Click "Apply Now" to submit your application. 

If you have any questions about the position, please email the above, or ring the office on 02 9569 3847 and speak to Rachael or Christine.