Love where you work.
McCullough Robertson Careers
Good people.
Good work.
Great opportunities.
We know it’s the people you work with that makes all the difference. That’s why we always employ approachable and down-to-earth people who are the best in their field.
Wherever you are in your career journey, we provide the tools you need to thrive, grow, and succeed.
Come for the people,
stay for the possibilities.
What we do
For nearly 100 years, our clients have trusted us with complex and meaningful work — work that opens doors to exceptional career opportunities for our people.
We provide our teams with a platform to advance their careers with access to mentors, guidance and comprehensive learning and development programs – delivering genuine opportunities, sooner. View some of the benefits of working at McR here.
Community is part of who we are and what we do, so together we try and give back and facilitate positive social change through our Community Partnerships Program which provides opportunities to engage in pro bono legal support.
Our clerkship and graduate program
Our clerkship program is open to pre-penultimate and penultimate law students looking to develop their legal skills within a collaborative environment, with support provided every step of the way.
Our benefits
Learning and development
We recognise the importance of continuous learning, which is why we offer tailored support for Practical Legal Training, postgraduate studies and other professional development initiatives while you are employed with us.
Health and wellbeing
As part of our commitment to wellbeing, we provide a gym and fitness membership subsidy to support your work-life balance.
Flexible working
We are proud to be an accredited family-friendly workplace, and we will support you to create flexible work arrangements that benefit both you and the firm.
Sporting and social
We offer a variety of sporting activities to get involved in including cycling, run club, netball teams and charity fun-runs, along with social events such as trivia nights and end-of-year celebrations.
Recognising you
As you reach significant milestones during your time at McR, we celebrate your achievements with personal gifts that acknowledge your service at the firm.
In-house barista
Enjoy subsidised beverages prepared by our in-house barista at our head office in Brisbane, while getting to know your colleagues in the coffee line.
Corporate healthcare rates,
dental and optical programs
We offer discounted corporate rates for private health insurance for you and your family, and provide access to corporate dental and optical programs.
Additional leave
We support you through all stages of your life with up to 24 weeks of paid parental leave as well as grandparents leave, carers leave, fertility leave and other forms of leave that may be required for your unique personal circumstances.
Child care benefit
We support our lawyers with their return to work by subsidising the cost of out of pocket child care expenses up to the value of $5,000, within your first year of returning from parental leave.
Parental leave
superannuation payment
As part of our commitment to reducing the gender pay gap, we offer up to 12 weeks of superannuation contributions on paid parental leave.
Financial advice
We provide access to financial seminars, discounts from financial institutions and advisory services including superannuation advice to assist you in better managing your finances.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion
We care about treating people with dignity and respect in ways that acknowledge and embrace diverse identities, experiences and ideas.
Our policies and behaviours foster a safe and inclusive workplace, and promote equitable and collaborative relationships where everyone is valued and supported.
We are committed to creating an environment where trans and gender diverse staff feel safe, respected and supported to succeed and belong. We recognise the barriers that members of the trans and gender diverse community may face when applying for a new role, and we are committed to reducing those barriers. Our HR and Recruitment team are active allies and are here to support you through every step of the application, recruitment and onboarding process. If you identify as trans or gender diverse and would like additional support or information, you are invited to contact Louise Ferris, Chief People Officer or our McColour Committee Chair Jacob James.
We also welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities, both physical and non-physical and are committed to making adjustments to ensure our recruitment process is accessible and inclusive. If you need support or adjustments at any stage, please let us know.
We value the strength that comes from cultural, racial and linguistic diversity, and we are proud to support a workforce that reflects the communities we live and work in.
We are committed to creating a workplace where people of all cultures, races, ethnicities and backgrounds feel they belong.
We continue to evolve our practices and seek out new ways to build a more inclusive and equitable workplace. We are proud of initiatives such as our gender-neutral approach to salary, our childcare support, and our commitment to continuous learning in equity and inclusion. Our firm is a place where everyone has access to opportunities and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work.
McColour
The McColour Committee has championed a number of initiatives in the fields of education, events and networking, fundraising and community support and internal policy.
Through partnerships with Pride in Diversity and Pride in Law, the McColour Committee aims to strengthen awareness, support and education regarding LGBTQIA+ diversity across McR and the broader profession.
YARN
We strive for reconciliation through honouring the culture, strengths, stories, and diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as part of our broader Diversity and Inclusion Strategy. Empowerment through cultural agility training, staff education, employment, and business opportunities is central to this vision.
Disability and Access
Our commitment is to create an accessible, inclusive and informed workplace, where we can collectively make a difference for people with disability to gain equal opportunities and grow their career at McR.