Junior Solicitor

Fixed Term, Full-Time opportunity available until July 2026 (9-day fortnight, 36.25 hours/week)

Bachelor's Degree in Law

LGO 4 - 6 ($79,413 - $100,332 per annum + superannuation) based on skills, qualifications and experience

Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We are committed to creating value by growing Townsville through driving economic diversity and generating an enriching lifestyle.

Our organisation provides and maintains close to $9 billion worth of community assets including water and wastewater network and treatment plants, bridges, drainage, roads, waste management, community facilities, sporting venues and more.

We contribute to an active lifestyle for our residents and visitors through events, providing recreational facilities, protecting the natural environment and heritage, while creating a mentally and physically healthy city.

We are driving economic diversity and cultivating an enriching lifestyle, growing a city for this and future generations by building a vibrant, sustainable and innovative city.

Council's vision is for Townsville to be a connected, lifestyle driven and innovation focused city while continuing to deliver service excellence and to be led by our community to create an exciting today and future.

Our Vision: A globally connected community driven by lifestyle and nature.

Our Purpose: Grow Townsville

Our Values: Safety, Excellence, Respect, Value, Enjoyment

This position works to assist the In-House Counsel, as directed, in a range of areas of legal services. The role will also be required to provide advice on legislation relevant to Council, and general legal advice applicable to the operations of local government.

The ideal candidate will bring general practice legal experience, along with a strong foundation in legal research and the ability to draft clear, well-reasoned legal opinions. They will possess sound written communication skills and be confident preparing technical legal documents and reports. A working knowledge of Court procedures and the ability to appear in the Magistrates Court is essential. Experience or a willingness to develop expertise in local government, planning and development, property, and criminal law is highly desirable. Strong advocacy and analytical skills will round out this candidate's profile, enabling them to contribute effectively to a dynamic legal team and deliver high-quality legal services across a diverse range of matters.

Your application can be submitted through the 'Apply' button. Please include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achieve success in this role. We also will require your resume and attached copies of any licences and qualifications as per the key requirements of the role.

For Further Information Review The Position Description.

Closing Date: 11.45pm, Tuesday 16 September 2025.

• 17.5% annual leave loading
  
• Up to 5 weeks annual leave
  
• Up to 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
  
• 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
  
• Domestic and Family Violence Leave
  
• Natural Disaster Leave
  
• Up to 13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
  
• Salary Sacrifice opportunities
  
• Learning and Development opportunities
  
• Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected gym, pool, and yoga 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.
  

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 hr_recruitment@townsville.qld.gov.au or phone 07 4727 9004 for a confidential discussion.

Attachments

• Junior Solicitor_PD.pdf