We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people living with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers and LGBTIQA+ people.

The Department of Justice supports reasonable adjustment requests in any stage of the assessment process to remove barriers and facilitate full participation in all aspects of employment for applicants with disability. If you have individual requirements that need to be accommodated in order to participate in an interview or recruitment activity, please inform the contact listed at the end of this vacancy.

We are a diverse and inclusive workplace and understand the importance of flexible working arrangements.  Talk to us about how this could work for you.

Hours per fortnight

73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available. 

Additional Information

• This position is available in either Hobart or Launceston
• This position will focus on Mental Health and Disability Law

Duties

• Coordinate the provision of Tasmania Legal Aid’s Civil Law programs in accordance with policies, procedures and regulations in consultation with and to support the Associate Director Civil Law.
• Provide high level legal advice and program related support to staff, clients and stakeholders.
• Provide professional advice, guidance, training and instruction to legal practitioners to support the achievement of effective program outcomes.
• Have the carriage and conduct of complex and critical civil matters before the Courts and Tribunals.
• In consultation with the Associate Director Civil Law:
• develop, implement and review service delivery improvement initiatives, programs and strategic priorities.
• undertake aspects of staff management including leave, performance and training to strengthen Tasmania Legal Aid’s service delivery capabilities in accordance with delegations.
• Establish and maintain relationships with Tasmania Legal Aid’s community, industry, state and national stakeholders to enhance Tasmania Legal Aid’s work and promote holistic assistance for clients within its Civil Law programs.
• Participate in stakeholder meetings and working groups as requested.
• Prepare reports as required by Tasmania Legal Aid or under funding agreements.
• Undertake legal research to assist in the development of program policy and legislation to support law reform and complex legal matters relating to the civil jurisdiction.
• Engage in service development, outreach and other community legal education activities.
• Perform such other professional legal work within Tasmanian Legal Aid as required.

Essential Requirements

• Admitted or eligible for admission as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Tasmania and the Federal Courts of Australia.
• A current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People.

Desirable Requirements

• A Legal Practitioner with more than 5 years’ relevant post-admission experience.
• Practical experience in managing or supervising others
• Advocacy experience in civil litigation at tribunal and court level
• Current Motor Vehicle Driver’s Licence

Pre-employment Checks

The Head of State Service has determined that the person nominated for this vacancy is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer.

The following checks are to be conducted:

1. Pre-employment (National Police Record) checks for: Arson and fire setting, violent crimes and crimes against the person, sex-related offences, drug and alcohol related offences, crimes involving dishonesty, deception and/or conspiracy, making false declarations, malicious damage and destruction to property, serious traffic offences, crimes against public order or relating to the Administration of Law and Justice, Executive or the Legislative Power.
2. Disciplinary action in previous employment.
3. Identification check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

 Statement of Duties (356867) Civil Law Manager (July 2025).docx

 Statement of Duties (356867) Civil Law Manager (July 2025).pdf

 Information for applicants (Tasmania Legal Aid).docx

 Information for applicants (Tasmania Legal Aid).pdf

How to apply

To apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV.  We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.

Please apply online by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.

Refer to the 'Information for Applicants' document for further information. Please note, attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact the Department of Justice Recruitment Team on (03) 6165 4946.

For more information

Sarah Campbell
Associate Director Civil Law
sarah.campbell@legalaid.tas.gov.au 
Phone: (03) 6236 3875

Reasonable Adjustment Queries

People Strategy Team
(03) 6165 7603