Finance and Operations Manager – Refugee Advice and Casework Service – Randwick NSW

The primary role of the RACS Solicitor is to provide legal assistance to people seeking asylum and refugees in an immigration setting. The position reports to a RACS Supervising Senior Solicitor. The Solicitor will carry out their duties in accordance with RACS policy and funding guidelines.

The successful applicant will be based at RACS’ main Randwick office, but will be expected to travel to outreach locations, community partners, external meetings, detention centres and other locations as reasonably required.

This role will be focused on outreach services looking to support a high-volume client group.

Essential: demonstrated experience as a legal practitioner with knowledge of Australian immigration law and practice, particularly refugee law; experience working with clients from torture and trauma backgrounds and/or culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; high-level communication and interpersonal skills, including an ability to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders in a confident and a respectful manner; ability to work under pressure, manage time and priorities effectively and meet strict deadlines, independently or part of a diverse team; a commitment to refugee and human rights issues recognising their intersectionality and diversity.