Community Legal Service
Make a Real Difference with Your Career.
About the Role:
The purpose of this role is to provide support to the Legal Services at a community centre - a service that delivers free legal advice, assistance, casework, referrals and education.
This opportunity is situated in Hervey Bay, covering various regions including the Fraser Coast, Bundaberg, North Burnett and Gympie local government areas.
About You:
* Essential: Be an admitted or eligible solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland and the High Court of Australia.
* Have demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality legal services to people experiencing disadvantage.
* Be able to manage and triage a caseload effectively and with minimal supervision in a high-volume practice.
* Have a strong commitment to social justice principles.
* Have excellent communication skills.
* Be able to deliver community legal education.
* Be able to work as part of a team.
* Have experience using current computer technology.
* Hold a current C class driver's licence or be able to gain one within an agreed timeframe.
* Have a Working with Children Check (Blue Card) or be able to obtain it.
Selection Criteria:
* Admission or eligibility for admission as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland and the High Court of Australia.
* Demonstrated ability to provide high-quality advocacy, legal advice and casework services to people experiencing disadvantage on a wide range of issues including civil and family law matters.
* Experience in drafting court documents and a demonstrated ability to perform client and casework with minimal supervision.
* Strong commitment to social justice principles, especially in relation to marginalised or disadvantaged groups and individuals.
* Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, advocacy and written communication skills.
* Ability to undertake community legal education, training and production of education materials including designing and conducting community legal education.
* Willingness to work effectively as part of a team in the planning, development and delivery of a holistic service.
* Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
* Proficiency in the use of current computer technology.
* Current C Class Driver's Licence and ability to travel regionally to support outreach locations and undertake community development.
About Us:
A trusted community hub founded in 1989 to provide help, friendship, and support to people experiencing disadvantage.
We are well known for developing and delivering programs in direct response to local needs.
Today, we manage over 30 funded programs across aged care, family services, diversity, and social connection.
Our focus is centred on people, removing barriers, and helping individuals live successful and fulfilling lives.
This is your chance to join a supportive, values-driven organisation making a meaningful impact in the lives of vulnerable people in the Fraser Coast region.