For Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates only.
Court Support Officer
Essential to our service is the Court Support Officer role. Across Queensland we have around 50 Court Support Officers including our amazing Field Officers (remote locations) who are the crucial link between our clients and Legal Practitioners.
Responsibilities
1. Aid clients prepare for Court (Criminal Law support)
2. Help with paperwork, legal forms, court documents, data entry
3. Communicate between our Legal Practitioners and our clients
4. Drive our car, sometimes outside of Cairns to communities to assist our Legal Practitioners and clients
5. Contribute to our 24/7 after-hours on-call service by roster (which is why you're paid well above the Award; primarily phone services)
About You
6. Being a good role model to community members is an ideal quality, as is an understanding of our clients' rights in seeking justice. See www.atsils.org.au for our Fact Sheets to prepare.
7. You need to be a steady driver, reliable and resilient. Computer skills are essential.
8. We offer a strong opportunity to make a difference for our people entering the criminal justice system. You do not need to be studying law or justice to do a great job here with us.
You are required to have a current Queensland Government Blue Card and a National Police Criminal Record check prior to commencing work with our people or accessing any client file, database record or attending Court.
Position Description & Selection Criteria
We have six Selection Criteria in our Position Description (PD) for this role. Please email careers@atsils.org.au if you would like a copy of the PD.
Application Requirements
9. Evidence of Aboriginality (Proof may be required)
10. Knowledge of the Justice System, client service, data management, legislation
11. Current Queensland Driver Licence and ability to drive in all reasonable conditions including at night
12. Current First Aid Certificate, Workplace Health and Safety Representative training or Emergency Services qualifications
13. Database entry and reporting skills highly regarded
14. Qualifications in Legal Studies, Law, Social Sciences, Justice, Advocacy, Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community Development, or current enrolment in any of these tertiary courses
15. Experience in an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander service
16. Understanding of ATSILS Vision and Values
EEO Statement
ATSILS claims exemption under the Queensland Anti-Discrimination Act, Sections 25 (Genuine Occupational Requirement) and 104 (Welfare) in the identification of this role for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates.
ATSILS wishes you every success in this fast-paced recruitment.
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