
Domestic and Family Violence Practitioner
4 days ago
**About us
Our vision is to be a leader in a fair justice system where people are able to understand and protect their legal rights. Our purpose is to provide quality, cost effective legal services to financially disadvantaged people throughout Queensland.
About the role
This is an outstanding opportunity for a new or recent social work, human services, or behavioural sciences graduate. This is a 14-week hands on opportunity providing a highly supportive and educational experience, to build and strengthen your capacity for a rewarding career in the domestic and family violence sector.
In this role you will:
Attend Brisbane Magistrates Court and the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia to provide first contact and court assistance to people affected by domestic and family violence.
Under supervision, provide intervention services, including interviewing clients and providing trauma-informed crisis counselling, risk assessment, safety planning, information advocacy and referrals to external support services for persons who experience and use domestic and family violence.
Work collaboratively with internal and external domestic and family violence workers, mental health support workers, lawyers and litigation support officers to best support clients presenting with complex and intersecting needs and vulnerabilities and enhance their safety and access to justice in domestic and family violence matters.
Working for Legal Aid Queensland
We're committed to looking after you - professionally, financially and socially. Our wide range of benefits allow you to work flexibly and maintain your wellbeing while supporting you to make a positive impact on the lives of Queensland's most disadvantaged people.
We offer:
Flexible working arrangements
Generous salary packaging - up to $30,000 FBT exempt which includes your taxable income tax and increases your take home pay
Novated leasing options
Annual rewards and recognition
Committments to cultural safety
Free confidential counselling sessions for you and your immediate family
See the attached LAQ Employee Benefits to see more benefits.
a written statement (two pages) on how you have demonstrated the capabilities outlined in the 'About You' section;
your resume/CV that details your relevant experience, work history and qualifications; and
the names of two referees.
Contact
Julie Broadhurst - Principal Practitioner, Children and Families - Phone (07) 3917 0465
Closes 11:59pm, Sunday 23 March 2025
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