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First Nations Client Liaison and Engagement Officer (Identified)
Mt Isa
If you have skills in community engagement, experience working with and advocating for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, this is the job for you. The First Nations Client Liaison and Engagement Officer role is a specialist, non-legal role focused on liaising and engaging with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders who need advice and support to connect with Legal Aid Queensland (LAQ) and its services.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Community Engagement and Education |
| Classification | AO6 |
| Workplace Location | North West Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/594223 |
| Closing date | 13-Oct-2024 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Katherine Hanson, Principal Lawyer |
| Contact details | (07) 4437 4901 Access the National Relay Service |
It is a genuine occupational requirement that an Identified position be filled by an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person as permitted by and arguable under Section 25, 104 and 105 of the Anti-Discrimination Act (1991).
About Legal Aid Queensland
If you have skills in community engagement, experience working with and advocating for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, this is the job for you.
The First Nations Client Liaison and Engagement Officer role is a specialist, non-legal role focused on liaising and engaging with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders who need advice and support to connect with Legal Aid Queensland (LAQ) and its services.
What you will do
- Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders
- Identify, build and maintain collaborative relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community networks and other groups
- Provide information, referral and practical assistance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and individual community members
About you: The successful candidate will have
- Knowledge and experience working effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, cultures and communities
- Demonstrated knowledge of the criminal, child protection and domestic and family violence justice systems
- Ability to prepare reports, briefing notes and written material
What we can offer you
- 36.25 hrs per week (full time hours)
- 12.75% employer super contributions
- Generous salary packaging available
- Study leave for approved work-related courses.
Interested?
If this opportunity sounds right for you, see the full position description below for how to apply now for your chance to make a positive impact and work for a supportive organisation that makes a difference.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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AO6 First Nations Client Liaison and Engagement Officer (identified) Position Description (PDF, 321KB)
Role Description
LAQ Employee Benefits (PDF, 277KB)
Information Package for Applicants
