This role provides an opportunity to deliver high quality, child focused legal services in complex and sensitive matters that make a real difference to children, families and communities. As a Solicitor in the Child Law Advocacy team, you will provide high level legal advice and litigation services while contributing to the development of legal standards, policy and practice.
You will be working in matters involving Aboriginal families and will be expected to work with cultural safety and in line with the Family is Culture reforms. You may appear in specialist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander lists, such as the Winha-nga-nha List.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practitioner to work autonomously, lead complex matters, mentor staff and collaborate with key stakeholders in a dynamic, high-impact legal environment.
As part of the Child Law Advocacy team, you will provide high level legal advice, litigation services, and representation in complex, contentious and sensitive matters involving children and young people. You will contribute to the effective delivery of legal services through expert advice, advocacy, and leadership.
You will lead and perform complex legal analysis, manage litigation before Courts and Tribunals, and provide strategic advice on legislation, policy and practice to support informed decision making across the Department.
You will work collaboratively with the Child Law Aboriginal preservation and reunification team, Waruuguma Barrmarrany and should you wish to be considered for future opportunities in this team, you will show demonstrated excellence in partnering with Aboriginal community.
You will also:
Appointments are subject to reference checks. Some roles may also require the following checks/ clearances:
We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply – you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.
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Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters.
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Applications close: Sunday, 27 September 2026 at 11:59pm AEST.
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