Job details

About us

Our 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.

About the role

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced domestic and family violence practitioner to take on a position delivering brief interventions support services to clients presenting with vulnerabilities.

You will be part of a broader specialist team of allied professionals delivering high-quality services to individuals, families and children in family law, child protection, domestic and family violence and related areas. The work is challenging and complex but rewarding.

In this role you will:

• Provide high-quality and trauma-informed crisis counselling, risk assessment, safety planning, information advocacy and referrals to external support services for persons who experience and use domestic and family violence to prevent family and domestic violence experiences.
• Attend Brisbane Magistrates Court and provide first contact and court assistance to people experiencing or using domestic and family violence.
• Provide the Application Assistance Program to draft applications for protection orders or variations of orders for persons who experience violence.
• Provide support to clients at the Family Court and Federal Circuit Court of Australia affected by domestic and family violence.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external domestic and family violence workers, mental health support workers, lawyers and litigation support officers to best support clients presenting with complex and intersecting needs and vulnerabilities and enhance their safety and access to justice in domestic and family violence matters.

Working for Legal Aid Queensland

We're committed to looking after you – professionally, financially and socially. Our wide range of benefits allow you to work flexibly and maintain your wellbeing while supporting you to make a positive impact on the lives of Queensland's most disadvantaged people.

We offer:

• 36.25 hour full-time working week
• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous salary packaging - up to $30,000 FBT exempt which includes your taxable income tax and increases your take home pay
• Novated leasing options 
• Annual rewards and recognition
• Commitment to cultural safety
• Free confidential counselling sessions for you and your immediate family

See the attached LAQ Employee Benefits to see more benefits.

To apply please provide:

• a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) addressing how you meet the Success criteria (Knowledge, skills and experience), in line with the “Key responsibilities”.
• your resume/CV that details your relevant experience, work history and qualifications; and
• the details of two referees.

Closes 11:59pm, Sunday 27 September 2026

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.

• Position description - PO3 Domestic and Family Violence Practitioner (PDF, 468KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applying for a role at Legal Aid Queensland (PDF, 441KB)
  Application Kit
  
  LAQ Employee Benefits (PDF, 277KB)
  Application Kit