About Us

QIFVLS is a state-wide Community Legal Practice with offices across 7 regions in Queensland. We are a not-for-profit organisation that provides free legal services, including court and tribunal representation, welfare support, advocacy and community education to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander victims of family violence and/or sexual assault.

Please note, that to perform this role, it is essential that the person who holds the position be an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person and is therefore a genuine occupational requirement under section 25, 104 and 105 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld).

About the role

The Case Management Officer (Cairns) is responsible for providing invaluable paralegal support to our solicitors in relation to a client’s legal matter. Our Case Management Officers also deliver holistic support services, which address a client’s non-legal emotional and social needs, which includes performing risk assessments to support the safety of clients as well as referrals to non-legal support agencies.

Guided by QIFVLS’ own Legal & Case Management Practice Standards, your duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Provide high-quality para legal administration support to assist the legal team;
• Maintain accurate and relevant client records;
• Presenting community education sessions;
• Stakeholder engagement, networking and liaising with community organisations;
• Attend, participate and presenting to forums in a manner consistent with QIFVLS standards.

The person we seek will be personable, caring and possess excellent administration and organisational skills. A current open drivers’ licence is mandatory for this position, along with willingness to provide a national police clearance and eligibility to apply successfully for a Queensland Working with Children Check (Blue Card). 

Working at QIFVLS

• Optional salary sacrifice scheme
• 5 weeks paid annual leave
• Community Salary Packaging
• Employee Assistance Program
• Travel to rural and remote Qld with generous Travel Allowance
• Full uniform
• Study opportunities

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PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY.

Questions regarding this role can be sent to [email protected] using the subject line: Case Management Officer - ATSI Identified - Cairns enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

QIFVLS acknowledges that this position is funded by the Australian Government through the National Indigenous Australians Agency.