Are you looking for a rewarding career where your skills make a real difference? Join a leading legal organisation dedicated to supporting vulnerable and disadvantaged people and take the next step in your career as a valued legal administrator.

Job details

Targeted Vacancy 
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  
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 
This is an outstanding opportunity for an administrative officer to take on a position in a team that helps vulnerable and disadvantaged Queenslanders secure grants of aid for legal representation. As an administrative officer, you will be responsible for statistical reporting, data entry, preparation of correspondence, mail and filing.

In this role, your responsibilities will include: 

• Coordinate the statistical reporting of Ministerial and Ombudsman's enquiries.
• Assess and coordinate parties' contribution towards the costs of the Independent Children's Lawyer.
• Help prepare standard letters, submissions and data entry for expensive case grants in criminal law.
• Help with other administrative activities including distribution of mail and facsimiles, finalising and archiving files, data entry and other activities as directed.
• Actively participate in team planning and ensure the team complies with all corporate responsibilities.
• Maintain a high standard of practice through governance and risk management.
• Model the values of respect, quality and accountability.

How You Will be Assessed 
The ideal applicant will be someone who has the following capabilities:

• You have demonstrated administrative experience and are able to work independently.
• You can build and sustain relationships with team members, other colleagues and external stakeholders.
• You can use information technology systems such as Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel and can learn organisation specific systems.
• You take on additional duties when required, demonstrate flexibility and reschedule or re-organise work to reflect changes in priority

Mandatory Role Requirements 
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).
Please see attached position description for more details pertaining to the mandatory role requirements

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

•  36.25 hrs per week (full time hours)
• 12.75% employer super contributions
• 'Flexible working hours
• Generous salary packaging available (Click here to calculate)
• Study leave for approved work-related courses. 

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 Employee Benefits (PDF, 277KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  LAQ Information Kit for Applicants (PDF, 448KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Position Description - AO2 Administrative Officer (Identified) (PDF, 335KB)
  Role Description