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Rachel Alderson is a solicitor at Terra Australis Legal, where she advises on a broad range of employment law matters. She holds a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from Queensland University of Technology and a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice from the College of Law. Rachel is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Queensland and the High Court of Australia. Her experience encompasses representing both employees and employers in disputes relating to unfair dismissal, redundancy, workplace bullying, discrimination, and employment contract issues. Rachel provides clear, strategic advice tailored to achieving practical outcomes and regularly represents clients before the Fair Work Commission and other related tribunals. In addition to her legal qualifications, Rachel has a background in public relations and governance, which enhances her ability to communicate complex legal issues with clarity and sensitivity. She is committed to guiding clients through workplace challenges with confidence and a client-centred approach. Outside of her professional role, Rachel enjoys travelling and spending quality time with her young family.
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Solicitor
Terra Australis Legal Pty Ltd
Sep 2025 - Present • 1 year 2 months

Consultant Solicitor
Taylor Rose Australia
Dec 2024 - Nov 2025 • 11 months

Solicitor
Veteran Legal
Jun 2024 - Jan 2025 • 7 months

Law Clerk
Life Law Solutions
Feb 2024 - Jun 2024 • 4 months

Executive Project Officer
Sunshine Coast Council
Jan 2022 - Jan 2025 • 3 years

Legal Assistant
Sunshine Coast Council
Oct 2021 - Feb 2022 • 4 months

Senior Media And Communication Officer
Sunshine Coast Council
Apr 2018 - Feb 2022 • 3 years 10 months

Media And Communications Officer
Sunshine Coast Council
Apr 2016 - May 2018 • 2 years 1 month

Communications Associate
Department of Transport and Main Roads
May 2015 - May 2016 • 1 year

Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice, Practical Legal Training
The College of Law Australia
2023 - 2024

Bachelor of Laws - LLB, Law
QUT (Queensland University of Technology)
2017 - 2022

Bachelor’s Degree, Public Relations, International Relations, Politics
University of the Sunshine Coast
2011 - 2015
Last checked: 11 Jan 2026 • Checked with Queensland Law Society