Subpoena Clerk/Legal Assistant

Location

Location: Murarrie, QLD (Turrbal and Yuggera peoples)

Role Overview

Join Goodstart Early Learning as a Subpoena Clerk / Legal Administration Assistant and gain hands‑on experience working directly with our in‑house Legal Department. In this role you’ll liaise with centres, courts, government, and external law firms while supporting our General Counsel and experienced lawyers.

This is a unique opportunity to expand your legal skills in a large national organisation that makes a real difference for children and families every day.

Your Impact

As a Subpoena Clerk / Legal Administration Assistant you will play a key role in ensuring Goodstart meets its legal obligations with professionalism and care. You’ll be the first point of contact for subpoenas, coordinating with centres, law firms, courts, and government departments to provide accurate and timely responses. By supporting our General Counsel and in‑house Legal team with legal research and administration, you’ll help safeguard Goodstart while strengthening your own legal knowledge and skills.

What Goodstart Can Offer You

- Flexible work arrangements giving you choice about when and how work will be done to better manage work‑and‑life balance

- Not‑For‑Profit salary packaging benefits to reduce taxable income and increase take‑home pay

- Access to discounted childcare (up to 15 %)

- Fitness Passport – access to gyms and pools for you and your family at a heavily discounted price

- Discounted health care and access to an employee wellbeing program with BUPA

- Exclusive discounts on travel, gym memberships, Apple and Dell products, and more

- Free annual flu shot (optional)

- Option to purchase extra leave for even greater work‑life balance

- First Nations Support and Cultural Leave

- Work for an organisation aspiring to be globally recognised for early‑years practice and learning outcomes

- Significant investment in your growth and development with support, tools, training and experiences that will truly enhance the progress and outcomes for children in their earliest years

What You’ll Bring to the Table

- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Laws degree in Australia, with at least 2 years of study successfully completed

- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to liaise confidently with internal and external stakeholders

- Previous experience in a service industry demonstrating professionalism, customer focus, and attention to detail

- Highly regarded: prior experience in a law firm, government legal office, or not‑for‑profit legal setting

- Strong organisational and time‑management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing deadlines

- Ability to conduct legal research and prepare accurate documentation

- Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable working with legal and administrative systems

- Proactive team player with integrity, initiative, and a commitment to continuous learning

- Current QLD Working with Children Check

How to Apply

Click ‘Apply Now’ and submit your application. We review applications as they are submitted. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible for your best chance to progress to the next stage of the process.

Equal Opportunity & Reconciliation

We’re an equal‑opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment. We know goodstarters from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences strengthen our teams and help us grow. We’re also deeply committed to reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people feel a strong sense of belonging and connection.

Safety is our priority and we will take any action necessary to ensure that all children can feel safe. As a Child Safety Organisation, all candidates must have a valid Working With Children Check.

Contact

If you are a placement agency or external recruiter, please refrain from submitting resumes unless you have a signed staffing agreement. For further information and support, email deadlycareers@goodstart.org.au.

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