Applications close 12 September.
RAILS is a community legal centre based in South Brisbane. For over 45 years, RAILS has provided free legal assistance, advice and education in immigration and refugee law to people in Queensland.
RAILS assists some of the most vulnerable people in the community – asylum seekers, refugees, and migrants in most need, including people who have experienced family violence. RAILS strives to help them find and remain in safety. RAILS employs over forty staff members and is registered as a Charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for Profit Commission.
THE ROLE
The RAILS CEO provides leadership, strategic positioning, and management of RAILS, consistent with directions of the Management Committee, funding agreements, legislative and professional requirements.
The RAILS CEO provides Centre leadership and is responsible for ensuring delivery of RAILS’ strategic plan. They ensure operational excellence, financial sustainability, and an inclusive, high-performing culture that reflects our values and commitment to meeting the legal needs of the most vulnerable migrants, asylum seekers and refugees in Queensland.
This role is a CEO role, however the Management Committee is open applications for a combined CEO and Principal Solicitor role.
ABOUT YOU
You are a dedicated, flexible and positive professional and enjoy working in the community legal sector and with migrants, refugees and asylum seekers.
Essential requirements for the role:
- Proven experience in a senior management role in a legal or community legal service setting
- Knowledge and understanding of the community legal assistance sector
- Financial management skills, including in budget forecasting and development
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proven experience in building and maintaining a strong team and stakeholder relationships
Desirable requirements for the role
- Current unrestricted practising certificate or previous legal experience
- Knowledge and understanding of social and political factors relevant to migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers
- Experience or understanding of immigration and refugee legal service delivery