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Step into a senior advocacy role where your work drives real justice outcomes Competitive salary of $130K to $150K PLUS Super Relocation Assistance and Sign-on Bonus available for the right candidate Salary Packaging benefits and a 35-hour work week supporting work-life balance On-call Allowances, TOIL, Access to a work vehicle & MORE! Lead, mentor, and make a meaningful impact within an Aboriginal community-controlled organisation A Legal Service Built on Community, Culture and ChangeThe Tasmanian Aboriginal Legal Service (TALS) is a community-controlled organisation committed to improving justice outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across Tasmania. Established in 2020, TALS represents a significant step toward self-determination, returning legal services to Aboriginal leadership and community control. TALS delivers services across criminal, family and child safety, and civil law, alongside its specialist Family Violence Prevention Legal Service, SiS Tasmania. What sets TALS apart is its holistic, culturally grounded approach. Lawyers work alongside Aboriginal Liaison Officers and support staff to address not only legal issues, but the broader challenges impacting clients, including housing, health, and community connection. This work contributes to long-term justice reform and TALS broader goal of reducing the negative contact Aboriginal Tasmanians have with the justice system. For more information: The Role - Advocacy, Leadership and Real ResponsibilityTALS is seeking a full-time Senior Criminal Lawyerto join its Burnie office.Reporting to the Principal Lawyer, you will lead legal service delivery in a regional team while managing your own matters and appearing regularly in court. This is a hands-on advocacy role within Tasmanias fused legal profession, where you will manage files end-to-end and represent clients directly. You will appear in both the Magistrates Court and Supreme Court, including taking carriage of indictable matters and appearing on directions hearings, pleas, preliminary proceedings, bail applications and in trials. The ideal candidate will have experience in the Supreme Court, including jury trials. However, if you don''t, you will also be supported to develop Supreme Court trial experience, with an expectation that you have a genuine interest in building capability in this area. More specifically, your responsibilities include: Conducting and leading complex matters, including contested hearings Managing files to ensure high-quality and timely service delivery Providing day-to-day guidance and mentorship to junior lawyers, contributing to leadership and capability within a small regional team Delivering community legal education and engaging with local organisations Contributing to policy, advocacy, and service improvement initiatives This role operates within a small regional team, where organisation, adaptability, and a willingness to support across priorities are key to delivering consistent outcomes. About You - What Really MattersTo qualify, you will need to be admitted as a legal practitioner in Australia and hold, or be eligible to hold, a practising certificate in Tasmania. You will also bring a minimum of 4 to 5 years post-admission experience. Additionally, you will bring: Strong advocacy experience, including contested matters in the Magistrates Court Experience appearing in court and managing matters end-to-end A background in Legal Aid, Aboriginal Legal Services, or community legal settings, which is highly regarded Experience mentoring or supporting junior lawyers Most importantly, you will be someone who: Communicates clearly and builds trust with clients and colleagues Works collaboratively and contributes positively to team culture Is organised and able to manage competing priorities across multiple courts Success in this role comes from combining strong legal capability with a collaborative and team-oriented approach. You will also bring a genuine interest in working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, or a strong commitment to developing culturally appropriate practice. Working in Burnie Where Career Meets LifestyleFinish a day in court and be minutes from the ocean. On Tasmanias North West Coast, life offers space, simplicity, and balance. With coastal towns like Wynyard, Penguin, and Devonport nearby, youll enjoy a relaxed pace of life, strong community connection, and the ability to truly switch off outside of work. This role combines meaningful, high-level legal work with a lifestyle that gives you time, perspective, and breathing room. Its not about stepping away from your career its about building a more sustainable one. Benefits That Support You to Do Your Best WorkYou will receive a competitive annual salary of $130,000 to $150,000 PLUS Super, along with a range of benefits including: Relocation Assistance and Sign-on Bonus negotiable for the right candidate Salary Packaging options to increase take-home pay 35-hour work week supporting work-life balance On-call Allowances, including additional payments & (TOIL) Time off in lieu options Travel Reimbursements and Accommodation covered where required Access to a Work Vehicle for regional travel Ongoing Training and Development opportunities Access to the Sonder Wellbeing Program Lifestyle and Wellbeing Discounts, including private health and partner benefits Free Annual Influenza Vaccinations You will be part of a collaborative and team-oriented environment focused on delivering meaningful outcomes for the community. Why This Role Matters and What Success Looks LikeThis role offers the opportunity to take full carriage of your matters while building depth in advocacy through regular court appearances and contested work. You will work closely with clients and the community, contributing to meaningful outcomes that extend beyond the courtroom. In your early months, you will take carriage of files, including contested matters, while building strong working relationships with clients, courts, and internal teams. You will quickly become a reliable and approachable senior member of the Burnie office, supporting both service delivery and team cohesion. As you grow in the role, you will step further into leadership by mentoring junior lawyers, strengthening team capability, and contributing to consistent, high-quality legal services across the region. Your work will play a direct role in supporting clients through complex challenges and contributing to broader efforts to improve justice outcomes for Aboriginal communities in Tasmania. Make Your Next Move MatterThis is an opportunity to step into a senior legal role where your work has a real impact on clients, the community, and the broader justice system. If you are ready to lead, advocate, and contribute to meaningful change, we encourage you to APPLY NOW!