Solicitor

Townsville City Council; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 103,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Leave loading 17.5%

Parental Leave 14 weeks

Domestic/Family Violence Leave

Wage progression

Superannuation 13.5%

Salary sacrifice

Learning & development

Fitness Passport

Loyalty program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Townsville City Council's Legal Services team is seeking a qualified solicitor to provide practical, high-quality advice across a broad range of matters supporting Council operations in Townsville.

You will engage with stakeholders, manage risk, and contribute to major projects and regulatory issues, building on your experience to deliver valuable community outcomes and professional growth within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with Law degree and admission to Queensland Supreme Court, or eligible for immediate admission.
• Experience in legal research, preparing legal advice and opinions, and understanding court processes.
• Current Queensland C Class Driver Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical, high-quality legal advice across a broad range of areas for Council operations.
• Support major projects, commercial matters, regulatory and operational issues; manage risk.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the organisation to deliver practical legal solutions.

Skills

Legal research

Legal opinions

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Law degree and admission to Queensland Supreme Court, or eligibility for immediate admission

Job description

Division/Section: Business Services / Legal Services

Position Type: Permanent Full Time (9 day fortnight, 36.25 hours/week)

Salary Range: LGO6-8 ($102,640 - $140,195 per annum + superannuation) based on skills, qualifications and experience

About the Role:

Join Townsville City Council's Legal Services team and play a key role in supporting the delivery of services and projects that make a real difference to the community. Reporting to the Legal Counsel, you will provide practical, high-quality legal advice across a broad range of areas that support Council's operations, helping teams navigate challenges, manage risk, and achieve positive outcomes for Townsville.

This is an exciting opportunity for a legal professional who enjoys variety, collaboration, and meaningful work. You'll work closely with stakeholders across the organisation, contributing to everything from major projects and commercial matters to regulatory and operational issues. Whether you are building on your legal experience or bringing established expertise, you'll be part of a supportive team committed to delivering value for the community while fostering professional growth and development.

About you:

You are a qualified legal professional with a degree in Law and admission, or eligibility for immediate admission, as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland. With experience in legal research, preparing legal advice and opinions, and an understanding of court processes, you bring strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills. You are committed to workplace safety, able to manage multiple priorities, and confident working collaboratively to deliver practical legal solutions and positive outcomes. A current Queensland "C" Class Driver Licence is required.

Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We’re committed to supporting our people through a strong focus on work–life balance, a positive and inclusive culture, and a shared passion for making a meaningful impact in our community.

We have a range of benefits that confirm this commitment:

• 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
• 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
• 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Domestic and Family Violence Leave
• Annual wage progression
• Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
• Salary Sacrifice opportunities
• Access to a range of learning and development opportunities, including on-the-job learning and formal training programs
• Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected health and wellbeing facilities
• Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
• Employee Assistance Program

The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings.

Contact Person:

Heidi

Contact Email:

***@townsville.qld.gov.au

(for position enquiries only)

We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply!

All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Council has a ‘zero tolerance’ policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact**************@townsville.qld.gov.au or phone [phone]*** for a confidential discussion.