Add expected salary to your profile for insights Caxton Community Legal Centre's purpose is to promote and protect human rights in Queensland through access to justice. Caxtonprovidesfree information, legalassistance,advocacyandsocialsupportinrelation to a broad range of legal issues forpeople living in theGreater Brisbane Region andStatewide.Priority is given to peoplewho experiencedisadvantage,traumaand marginalization,and whohave limitedcapability toself-advocate.Caxtonundertakes community education, engages in law and systemsreformand publishes legal information on a range oftopicsin theonlineQueensland Law Handbook.Find out more at The Role - The Opportunity to Make a difference This is a full-time (35 hours/week) and permanent role, commencing from 1 July 2026. This role is part of the Seniors Legal and Support Service (SLASS)—a multidisciplinary service responding to elder abuse through a human rights framework. You will work directly with older people in the community and in hospital settings, supporting them to maintain safety, autonomy and control over their lives. Reporting to the Managing Senior Lawyer – Elder Law, this role involves a mix of community-based outreach (including home visits and aged care facilities) and may involve rostered work in hospitals through our Health Justice Partnership. You will provide legal assistance across a broad range of civil law issues and conduct proceedings in QCAT, the Magistrates Court and other courts where required. What makes this role unique Provide legal assistance across a range of areas and issues impacting older people such as domestic violence, family law, property (real and equitable) matters and co-ownership disputes, decision-making and powers of attorney, guardianship (including QCAT) and other civil law issues. Work within an established, long-standing multidisciplinary model - our elder abuse service has delivered integrated legal and social work responses to elder abuse for almost three decades Undertake a mix of outreach, casework and advocacy, including tribunal and court work where appropriate Deliver legal services across both community settings and, as required on a roster, within hospitals through a Health Justice Partnership approach Contribute to community engagement and law reform, informed by the issues we see in practice Remuneration and Benefits A supportive and inclusive workplace Level 5 under the SCHADS Awardsplusabove award entitlements $113,642.53 - $118,793.17 per annum (inclusive of superannuation) Christmasshutdownleave in addition to 4 weeks annual leave First Nations staff entitled toacolonial loadingpayment of4% on top of their base salary 35-hour week of workpaid at38-hour week rate(pro rata) Flexibleworkarrangements available 12.75% employer superannuation contribution Excellenttax-free salary packing options available(up to $15,900) ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES Deliver legal advice, casework and conduct lower court proceedings for clients of the Seniors Legal and Support Service Within a human rights framework, work collaboratively with the SLASS social workers to provide holistic, client-centered, trauma-informed and culturally appropriate services to older persons to enhance their decision- making agency and their safety, security and wellbeing when they are at risk of or experience elder abuse On a roster, attend hospitals throughout the Greater Brisbane Region to deliver legal services within a health justice partnership model Attend aged care facilities, clients’ homes or other outreach locations to increase service accessibility Deliver legal education and community engagement events, participate in sector development and networking, and contribute to law and policy reform Provide direct supervision for restricted practitioners, paralegals, PLT students and volunteers (Senior Lawyer) Trouble-shoot issues related to clients accessing the service or making complaints and identifying PII issues to the Managing Senior Lawyer – Elder Law (Senior Lawyer) Demonstrated experience across relevant areas of law Demonstrated experience supervising lawyers on restricted practising certificates, PLT students or volunteers (Senior Lawyer) Bachelor of Laws or similar (with 5+ years post admission experience – Senior Lawyer) Admitted in an appropriate Australian state jurisdiction, and in the High Court of Australia Current Queensland Practising Certificate Have an unrestricted working right in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply.Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. How to Apply Apply by providing you resume and a 1–2-page cover letter addressing howyoudemonstratethe key accountabilities and why Caxton is a good fit for you.Mark your cover letter to the attention of ourManaging Senior Lawyer, Nicky Mitchell. Forany questions about the role, pleasedon’thesitate to contact us atvac••••@caxton.org.au Unlock job insights Hirer responsiveness Salary match Number of applicants Your application will include the following questions:Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? #J-18808-Ljbffr