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- Degree in Social Work/Behavioural Sciences or 5+ years equivalent criminal justice case management experience.
- Hold (or be eligible for immediate application) of a current Queensland Government Blue Card.
- Current Driver Licence, reliable driving history, and willingness to drive for work (essential).

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Role Type

Contract • Full-time • Associate

Description

About Us: ATSILS QLD LTD is a leading not-for-profit organisation dedicated to delivering comprehensive legal services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across Queensland. Since our inception in 1972, we have grown to operate 24 offices strategically positioned throughout the state, supporting our mission to uphold justice and human rights.

Benefits of working for ATSILS: (but not limited to)

- Competitive Salaries
- Chance to Salary Sacrifice
- Career Growth Opportunities
- Supported Learning and Development

Chance to make a difference Join our state-wide Through Care Team in our Murgon Office with a direct focus on adult female clients who are identified as having mental health conditions and are considered to be of a high-risk of reoffending.

The role:

- Deliver intensive and high-quality casework to a discrete number of targeted adult female detainees (both pre and post release);
- Work collaboratively with correctional facility staff, specialist advocates and other stakeholders;
- Provide specialist referral pathways to adult female clients and their families, and in many contexts, their communities;
- Report on impact of your case work and network referrals;




- Flexible working hours and rewarding social justice work;
- Generous salary sacrificing options.

About you:

- Offer your experience with a Degree in Social Work or Behavioural Sciences from a recognised tertiary institution (or a minimum five (5) years’ demonstrated work experience with equivalent competencies relating to the case management of clients in the Criminal Justice System);
- Must be the holder (or be eligible for immediate application) of a current Queensland Government Blue Card prior to commencing work;
- Demonstrate your professional familiarity with the Criminal Justice System;
- Must hold a current Driver Licence, have a reliable driving history and be willing to drive for work (essential);
- Experience working with clients in our network is highly regarded as are qualifications, research or current studies related to trauma-informed practice with adult female clients.

ATSILS claims exemption under the Queensland Anti-Discrimination Act, Section 25 (Genuine Occupational Requirement). It is a genuine occupational requirement to be female, to be able to provide a steady service to all clients but with a particular focus on adult females (and their families). ATSILS acknowledges with appreciation that this position is funded by the Australian Government through the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet.

Company Overview

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Service (Qld) Ltd – (ATSILS), is a community-based legal assistance organisation established in 1972 to advance and protect the legal and human rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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