About Legal Aid Queensland

Are you an experienced social worker or psychologist? You will be part of a specialist domestic and family violence unit providing intensive, trauma informed, and culturally appropriate legal and non-legal assistance.

This position is temporary until 15 January 2025 with the possibility of extension.

Please note: a tertiary qualification in social work, psychology, social/behavioural sciences, human services, social welfare or a related discipline is required for this role.

What you will do

• Provide intervention to support legal services provided by the specialist domestic and family violence unit
• Represent the specialist domestic and family violence unit in external forums
• Help provide information and training to LAQ staff and external community stakeholders to increase awareness and improve access to services

About you: The successful candidate will have

• Experience providing crisis counselling, short term assistance and advocacy for clients
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients with complex needs
• Ability to prepare written material such as reports, briefs, training and other educational materials

What we can offer you

• 36.25 hrs per week (full time hours)
• 12.75% employer super contributions
• Generous salary packaging available
• Study leave for approved work-related courses.

Interested?

If this opportunity sounds right for you, see the full position description below for how to Apply Now for your chance to make a positive impact and work for a supportive organisation that makes a difference.