James Cook University Careers Directory Profiles

There are so many different projects that the management team tries really hard to put you on a project that makes sense for your background and skill set.

I love coming to work every day and working on things that are challenging and exciting. Working in public law means that the work you do matters, and I am so glad that I get to serve the public interest.

The aspect of my job I love the most is the teamwork it involves. Each matter often requires input from various practice groups, meaning you are always working with and learning from different people.

I am fortunate enough to always be involved and hands on with work which allows me to develop my skills, learn from my colleagues and genuinely contribute to support both the business and its employees in a meaningful way.

Study what you love, not what job you see at the end. If you love your field things will fall into place.

Every project I’ve been involved in helped me learn a new skill, alongside using problem solving techniques to determine the best tools/processes/framework to complete my tasks.

Gareth Austin is an Associate in the Dispute Resolution group.