Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 15th Jun 2022
- Regional QLD > Mackay
QIFVLS is a state-wide Community Legal Practice with offices across 8 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 or survivors of family violence and/or sexual assault.
Currently we have a vacancy for a Solicitor in our Mackay office.
We are looking for a passionate, personable and respectful Solicitor with a minimum of 2 years PAE. The successful applicant will have a good understanding in the areas of Family Law, Child Protection and Domestic & Family Violence and victims assistance applications. Ideally the successful candidate lives, or wants to live in Mackay.
A cultural appreciation/understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is essential or having worked previously with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients would be advantageous.
Not only will you attend to Court & Tribunal appearances and case files, part of your role will also be to attend outreach whilst making a difference to victims-
You must be able to participate in regular Regional Court Circuit which includes some overnight travel. A current Open Drivers Licence is mandatory, and you must be eligible to work in Australia.
To submit your application click Apply Now.
Questions regarding the role can be emailed to [email protected] using the subject line: Solicitor - Mackay enquiry via EthicalJobs.
QIFVLS supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment and encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.