Manager, UQ Pro Bono Centre

As Manager, UQ Pro Bono Centre, you will provide strategic leadership and operational management of the Centre as a flagship initiative of the TC Beirne School of Law.

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At a glance

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As Manager, UQ Pro Bono Centre, you will provide strategic leadership and operational management of the Centre as a flagship initiative of the TC Beirne School of Law. Working within a collaborative, values‑driven academic and professional environment, this role plays a pivotal part in advancing access to justice, strengthening industry partnerships, and delivering high‑quality clinical legal education and pro bono opportunities for students. You will lead a dedicated professional team, shape innovative service design, and represent the Centre at institutional, sector and community levels, contributing to UQ’s purpose of creating change together.

• Leading and managing the UQ Pro Bono Centre, including staff leadership, workload planning, performance management and implementation of the Centre’s Strategic Plan.

• Overseeing the coordination and delivery of LAWS5180 Clinical Legal Education, including student selection, induction, assessment, and liaison with external placement partners.

• Developing, managing and supervising a diverse portfolio of internal and external pro bono and clinical projects, ensuring high‑quality student learning experiences and effective risk management.

• Building and sustaining strong relationships with the legal profession, community legal sector, government and professional bodies to expand pro bono, clinical and outreach opportunities.

• Reporting to the Advisory Board and Head of School on centre activities, achievements and engagement outputs.

• Supervising student engagement with external partners and centre projects.

You will bring a strong professional identity grounded in social justice, legal practice and education, combined with the leadership capability to guide a complex, high‑impact program.

You will have law degree and admission to practice as a legal practitioner in Australia.

You will demonstrate:

• Demonstrated knowledge of community law, public interest research and pro bono practice in Queensland and Australia.

• Experience coordinating or contributing to clinical legal education programs or equivalent experiential learning environments.

• Proven capability in managing and developing professional staff to achieve strategic and operational outcomes.

• Experience supervising and mentoring students, supporting the development of legal research, writing and practical skills such as client interviewing and advocacy.

• Strong organisational skills, sound judgement and the ability to prioritise competing demands while working with a high level of autonomy.

• Well‑developed relationship‑building skills, with the confidence to represent the Pro Bono Centre across university, industry and community settings.

• A demonstrated commitment to integrity, inclusiveness, respect and the University’s values.

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