Manager, Uq Pro Bono Centre

The University of Queensland

St Lucia, Queensland, Australia
Base: $117,958.12 – $132,247.57; bonus/equity: not...
Hybrid
Law degree and admission to practice in australia
Experience coordinating clinical legal education programs
Proven capability managing professional staff
This role provides strategic leadership and operational management of the UQ Pro Bono Centre as a flagship initiative of the TC Beirne School of Law

Job Summary

  • This role provides strategic leadership and operational management of the UQ Pro Bono Centre as a flagship initiative of the TC Beirne School of Law.
  • The position involves overseeing the delivery of Clinical Legal Education, including student selection, induction, assessment, and liaison with external placement partners.
  • Candidates will benefit from a comprehensive rewards package including up to 26 weeks paid parental leave, 17% super, and flexible hybrid working options.

Matching Summary

This role provides strategic leadership and operational management of the UQ Pro Bono Centre as a flagship initiative of the TC Beirne School of Law.

Salary

Base: $117,958.12 – $132,247.57; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: 17% super, 17.5% leave loading, flexible working options

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Law degree and admission to practice in Australia
  • Experience coordinating clinical legal education programs
  • Proven capability managing professional staff
  • Strong knowledge of community law and public interest research
  • Ability to supervise students in client interviewing and advocacy

Nice-to-have

  • Demonstrated commitment to integrity and inclusiveness
  • Confidence representing the Centre across industry settings
  • Sound judgement prioritising competing demands with autonomy
  • Well-developed relationship-building skills with government bodies

Key Requirements

  • Law degree required
  • Admission to practice as a legal practitioner in Australia
  • Unrestricted work rights in Australia required
  • Experience supervising and mentoring students
  • No employer sponsored work rights available

Work Rights

Must have unrestricted work rights in Australia

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