Principal Solicitor & Coordinator

Opportunity for an experienced Environmental Lawyer to help us defend Northern Queensland’s unique environment. The Principal Solicitor & Coordinator is responsible for the following, subject to Management Committee direction:
1. Coordinating and delivering EDO-NQ’s services, including providing advice and casework services, engaging in law reform and legal policy review projects and delivering community legal education;
2. Supervising and managing legal and administrative staff to assist in delivering EDO-NQ’s services; and
3. Reporting to the Management Committee and EDO-NQ’s funders in relation to 1 and 2 above.

The successful candidate will play a significant role in assisting the community of Northern Queensland with regard to Public Interest Environmental Law by empowering individuals and community organisations to pursue the defence of the unique environment in Northern Queensland.

The salary range is from SACS level 6.1 ($51,223 p.a.) to 7.2 ($55,901 p.a.) plus a 7% overaward payment. Salary level is dependant upon experience and expertise.

For an employment pack, including selection criteria and application procedures, or for enquiries about the position, email adminnq@edo.org.au or telephone 07 4031 4766.
Applications close 5pm Thursday 27th August 2009.


The successful applicant must have a Bachelor Degree in Law, a practising certificate or eligibility to obtain a practising certificate, an ability to provide legal advice and casework services to individuals and community organisations in the area of Public Interest Environmental Law. Proficient oral and written communication skills with sound typing and computer research skills are required to fulfil this position.


The successful applicant is required to have a Bachelor Degree in Law and to have or be eligible to obtain a practicing certificate.