An opportunity to contribute to an organisation that helps people understand and protect their legal rights. In this role you will develop impactful communication campaigns, create clear and accessible content, and strengthen engagement with key stakeholders, including partner law firms, community audiences and internal teams.

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

In this role, you will lead the development and delivery of targeted communication strategies and campaigns that raise awareness of Legal Aid Queensland's services and initiatives. You will identify and coordinate promotional opportunities across media, digital and community channels, while creating high-quality, audience-focused content in a variety of formats, including web content, newsletters, factsheets, brochures, speeches, videos and social media. Working closely with legal content experts and key stakeholders, you will produce clear, accessible and engaging resources, build strong relationships across the organisation and with external partners, and manage communication projects from concept through to delivery. You will also provide timely advice on emerging issues and play an important role in supporting a collaborative, high-performing team.

About you

We're seeking someone who is strategic, creative and highly organised, with the ability to balance big-picture thinking and hands-on delivery.

You'll be well suited to this role if you have:

• experience developing and implementing communication and promotional strategies
• strong content creation skills across digital, social, media and print platforms
• the ability to produce engaging communication materials for diverse audiences
• a strong understanding of plain language and user-centred communication
• excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
• proven project coordination skills, including managing deadlines and budgets
• the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment
• resilience, flexibility and a commitment to continuous improvement

Find out more about the role and how to apply in the attached role description.

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.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• LAQ Applicant information kit (PDF, 3.13MB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Position description - AO6 Principal Communications and Community Legal Education Officer (PDF, 196KB)
  Role Description