Solicitor (201908)
Maximum Term Contract Full Time - 36.25 hours per week for 12 months
$107,801.43 to $115,045.70 Annually + 13% super
RCC Officers' Level 6
Redland City Council offers you the chance to improve lives and shape your own career… on beautiful Redlands Coast.
Redlands is proud to rank among Queensland’s Top 5 local government areas for wellbeing in the SGS Cities and Regions Wellbeing Index - confirming our community as a great place to live, work, and grow.
Join our team as a Solicitor
Are you passionate about delivering practical, outcome-focused legal advice and supporting a range commercial and property matters? This role offers the opportunity to work across a broad range of legal issues, from transactional and land-related matters to general advisory, while engaging with diverse stakeholders across Council. You’ll play an important role in helping to deliver legally sound and commercially practical solutions that contribute to meaningful community outcomes. If this sounds like you, we invite you to apply for the Solicitor position at Redland City Council!
Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing legal advice and support across Council operations, particularly in relation to commercial and property matters.
- Supporting transactional legal matters, including land dealings and related processes.
- Preparing legal documentation, including contracts, legal briefs, and reports.
- Managing legal matters, including undertaking due diligence.
- Supporting organisational projects and working collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams.
- Communicating and, where required, advocating legal and business matters to stakeholders.
- Undertaking legal research and preparing supporting material.
Skills and experience:
Experience preparing legal documentation, including contracts, court documents, and reports.
Ability to provide clear, practical legal advice across a range of matters.
Well‑developed communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
Experience in commercial and/or property law, particularly within government, environmental, contracts, land use, or town planning matters is desirable
Make sure to read the full Position Description before applying - it outlines everything you need to tailor your resume and cover letter.
Why this role stands out:
- Highly flexible working arrangements, including full‑time or part‑time options and remote working opportunities, designed to support individual working preferences.
- Outcome-focused environment that prioritises deliverables over set hours, giving you genuine flexibility in how and when you work.
- Diverse and engaging work within a supportive team, offering exposure to a broad range of commercial and property legal matters.
Working for us means enjoying diverse work and gaining opportunities to grow in a region of outstanding natural beauty - Redlands Coast. In return for your passion and commitment to making a meaningful and ongoing contribution to our naturally wonderful community, we offer great benefits and the balance you need to bring the best you.
More reasons to love working with us:
- Professional development – job-specific training, study assistance, leadership and critical skills programs, plus access to an extensive range of online courses through LinkedIn Learning. We invest in your growth from day one.
- Generous leave entitlements including 4 weeks annual leave with leave loading, 15 days personal/carer’s leave, 14 weeks paid parental leave, and additional flexible leave options to support your lifestyle.
- Rewarding role-specific allowances recognising the responsibilities, skill, and impact of your position.
- Mental health and wellbeing support – access to EAP, external providers, training, and awareness programs to foster openness and reduce stigma.
- Exclusive employee lifestyle perks – discounts, cashback, health benefits, and savings on essentials, travel, tech, dining, and car ownership through novated leasing, plus employee banking benefits.
- Flexible working options – access RedFlex, offering flexibility in how, when, and where you work.
- Optional purchased leave available after probation.
- Incentives for returning from parental leave including credited leave and superannuation benefits.
Who we are:
Redland City Council is a local government organisation proudly serving the Redlands Coast community. From maintaining roads, parks, waterways and islands, to delivering essential services like waste, water, libraries, and community events - we support the city’s day-to-day life and long-term growth. With over 1,200 employees across diverse teams, we’re committed to shaping a thriving, sustainable region that our community is proud of.
Guided by our Values, we’re proud of the work we do and the people who make it possible. Visit our careers page to learn more about the stories of our incredible team.
Eligibility:
- You'll hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Law (or equivalent).
You’ll hold a current practising certificate or be eligible for admission as a Solicitor or Barrister in Queensland.
You’ll have a minimum of 2 years’ post‑admission experience as a supervised solicitor, or similar experience.
- Successful applicants will be asked to consent to a criminal history check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.
- To be eligible for employment, applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia.
Ready to join us?
Please include:
- A one-page cover letter; and
- A current resume outlining how you meet the role requirements.
Note: We do not accept email, hard copy or third-party applications.
For more information about this position (201908), please contact Peter Cardiff on (07) 3829 8887. Applications for this position close at 11:59 p.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) on 24/06/2026.
At Redland City Council, we’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, supported and able to contribute to their full potential. We value the unique perspectives and experiences our people bring to serving our community.
To support an inclusive recruitment experience, please let us know if you require any adjustments during the recruitment or interview process by contacting [email protected]
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