SiS Tasmania (SiS) is a dedicated Family Violence Prevention Legal Service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in Tasmania. It is supported by the Tasmanian Aboriginal Legal Service (TALS).

SiS addresses the legal needs and facilitates non-legal wrap around support for victims and survivors of family violence. We seek to empower our clients by providing choice and voice, with self-determination being central to how we design and deliver our service and engage with clients, and communities.

We are seeking an experienced family lawyer in Hobart with an understanding of trauma, and excellent people and communication skills. 

What we are looking for

• Experience working as an advocate and caseworker in family law, family violence, and child safety matters.
• Demonstrated experience or willingness to learn how to apply a strong trauma-informed legal practice.
• Capacity to work closely with other stakeholders and organisations; taking a holistic, victim-centric approach to address client needs and improve legal outcomes.
• Knowledge or a commitment to understand the social issues faced by members of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in Tasmania and the unique challenges of family violence victim/survivors or an ability to quickly understand this context.
• A team player, working positively with colleagues and external stakeholders.
• Strong personal drive, initiative and resilience.

What we can offer

A competitive salary is on offer, with the option to increase your take-home pay by way of salary sacrifice.

Our team also enjoy generous leave provisions and flexible work arrangements.

Visit our website at sistas.org.au for more information.

Requirements

The successful candidate will need to be able to practice law in Tasmania, undergo a National Police Check, and hold or successfully apply for a Working with Vulnerable Persons card. You must also have the right to work in Australia. 

If you would like further information about the role or a copy of the position description, please email Tyne McConnon via [email protected], using the subject line: Lawyer (Family) - SiS Tasmania enquiry via EthicalJobs.