Make a Difference with Legal Aid Queensland! Are you passionate about supporting individuals and families through challenging times and driving positive change? Join Legal Aid Queensland as a Domestic and Family Violence Practitioner and be at the forefront of creating safer communities and empowering people to access fair justice. This is your opportunity to play a vital role in advocating for vulnerable individuals and creating a meaningful impact in the lives of Queenslanders who need it most.

Job details

About Legal Aid Queensland

Legal Aid Queensland's 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.

We embrace diversity, flexibility, learning and continuous improvement to deliver quality legal services. The work is challenging but rewarding - and that is why staff wellbeing and work/life balance are a top priority for us.

About the role

As a valued member of our Child and Family Services Division, you'll use your expertise to:

• Provide high-quality, trauma-informed crisis counselling, safety planning, and practical support to clients navigating domestic and family violence.
• Advocate for individuals and families, offering short-term assistance and connecting clients with life-changing community and government services.
• Collaborate with other professionals, including domestic violence workers, lawyers, and mental health professionals, to create holistic solutions for our clients.
• Contribute to projects, develop training programs, and support Legal Aid Queensland's policy development to drive systemic change across family law, domestic violence, and child protection services.

This role offers variety, professional growth, and the chance to develop meaningful connections—all while helping make Queensland a safer, more equitable place.

About you

We're looking for someone with the following capabilities:

• Expertise in Trauma-Informed Practice: You have experience in providing crisis counselling, advocacy, and support to people impacted by domestic and family violence.
• Understanding of Social Issues: You are familiar with the challenges affecting families and individuals experiencing domestic and family violence.
• Strong Communication Skills: You can communicate effectively with a diverse range of clients, including those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and represent our organisation with professionalism.
• Collaborative Approach: You can build and sustain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to achieve shared outcomes.
• Knowledge of Relevant Legislation: You understand legislation affecting families, including family law, domestic and family violence, child protection, and related areas.

This role has mandatory qualification and registration requirements, please view the role description to find out more about these and details on how to apply.

As a member of the Legal Aid Queensland Community, you will receive:

• A 36.25 hour working week (full time hours)
• Generous salary packaging
• Employer super contributions of 12.75%
• Flexible working hours
• Study leave for approved work-related courses.

Find out more about working in Legal Aid Queensland here: https://www.legalaid.qld.gov.au/About-us/Careers

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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.

• LAQ Employee Benefits (PDF, 277KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  LAQ Information Kit for Applicants (PDF, 448KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  PO3 Domestic and Family Violence Practitioner (CFST) Position Description (PDF, 247KB)
  Role Description