Key Details
This position is Permanent Full time however a Temporary contract may be considered for the right applicant.Reimbursement or payment of relocation costs may be considered on appointment of successful applicant in accordance with the Domestic Travelling and Appointment Expenses Directive 11/11.
The successful candidate will play an integral role in the following:
Lead, monitor and report on the operational performance of the team and ensure compliance with all professional and corporate responsibilities.Manage and supervise a team of professional and administrative staff including achievement development plans (ADP), provision of training and guidance to develop the skills of the criminal law team, provision of performance management and feedback, recruitment and other human resource activities.Supervise legal work and develop the legal skills of, train and guide staff within the criminal law the team, Legal Aid Queensland lawyers state-wide. Provide guidance to external legal practitioners regarding particular cases, Legal Aid Queensland processes and referral and maintain relationships with stakeholders in the justice system and allied sectors, represent the agency at stakeholder meetings and regularly liaise with counterparts from other agencies and new initiatives and programs are effectively implemented and supported.Manage the delivery of family, criminal or civil cases in the office and undertake casework across various jurisdictions.Coordinate and provide duty lawyer and legal advice services and manage issues about the delivery of these services.
About You
You have knowledge and experience in preparation, representation and advocacy of complex matters in criminal law.You have experience in managing and supervising a team of professional and administrative staff including the provision of performance management and feedback, recruitment and other human resource activities.You communicate in a clear, concise and articulate manner, offer convincing rationale, negotiate persuasively and engage effectively with stakeholders including clients with complex needs using the principles of trauma informed practice.
Other Competencies
Legal Aid Queensland applies the Leadership competencies for Queensland. We recognise that leadership is a part of every role regardless of classification level or management responsibilities. This role is mapped to the "Team Leader" profile. The competencies most relevant to this role are:
Results- You build and sustain relationships to achieve shared goals.Vision- You role-model integrity in decision making and demonstrate transparency.Vision- You demonstrate a growth mindset and build confidence within challenging environments.Results- You inspire others to collaborate and achieve objectives.
What We Offer You
36.25 hrs per week (full time hours)Generous salary packaging12.75% employer super contributionsFlexible working hoursStudy leave for approved work-related courses.Locality Allowance5 weeks leave a year
Occupational group Justice & Legal