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Communications and community legal education officer (Identified)
Brisbane
Legal Aid Queensland acknowledges and respects the Traditional Custodians of the land where our offices stand, and where we work to help disadvantaged Queenslanders uphold their legal rights in our justice system. 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).
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Community Engagement and Education |
| Classification | AO5 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City |
| Job ad reference | QLD/670677 |
| Closing date | 30-Nov-2025 |
| Job duration | 6 months |
| Contact person | Katherine Gorter |
| Contact details | katehrine.gorter@legalaid.qld.gov.au - 3917 0457 Access the National Relay Service |
Legal Aid Queensland (LAQ) provides legal services to vulnerable and disadvantaged Queenslanders.
Your role will focus on engaging with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and service providers to build relationships and establish community networks to extend the reach of our community legal education (CLE) program and increase access to LAQ's legal information and services.
Check out the attached role description for more info.
We offer:
- Full time hours: 36.25 hrs per week
- 12.75% super
- Generous salary packaging available
- Study leave and assistance for approved courses
- Monthly network yarns
- First Nations mentoring
- Free confidential counselling sessions for your family with a First Nations provider
- WFH options and cultural leave
- Opportunities to consult on First Nations work being done
- Compulsory cultural awareness and safety training for all staff
To apply please provide:
- A short statement (300 words max) telling us why you are interested in the role
- Resume/cv
For administrative purposes you will need to submit evidence of being an Aboriginal person or Torres Strait islander person. There are several ways of doing this so contact me and we can discuss - Luke Sarra - Principal Consultant (First Nations Employment – luke.sarra@legalaid.qld.gov.au
Katherine Gorter from the CLE team can give you info on the duties of the role: katherine.gorter@legalaid.qld.gov.au
Applications close 28 November 2025
Check out our First Nations Strategic Plan
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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Applying for a role at Legal Aid Queensland (PDF, 441KB)
Information Package for Applicants
LAQ Employee Benefits (PDF, 277KB)
Information Package for Applicants
AO5 Communications and Community Legal Education Officer - Identified - Role description (PDF, 217KB)
Role Description
