Legal Services Commission
Job reference: req458
Location: LSC - Adelaide Office - 159 Gawler Place, Adelaide, SA **** AUS
Job status: Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to everyone
Applications close: 27/09/2026 at 11:59 PM
About the RoleWe are seeking a passionate
Family Social Worker to join our team and support the clients of Legal
Services.
You will attend the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia,
Adelaide Magistrates Court and other courts/locations as required to provide
support services to victims and alleged perpetrators of family violence
involved in family law matters.Key duties of the role
include:Working in partnership with legal
practitioners to liaise with and refer parties/clients to a range of
therapeutic services.Assisting clients to engage with
family law court processes safely, including through risk assessment and
safety planning, across the Commonwealth family law, state family violence
and state child protection jurisdictions.Providing trauma-informed and
high-quality social support services, so that clients' non-legal issues,
particularly where they elevate the risk of family violence (such as drug
and alcohol use, mental health issues and homelessness), are identified
and responded to alongside legal issues.Providing assistance to the Family
Law Division on social work matters as appropriate including mentoring and
supervision for Legal Services' staff who require assistance in responding
well to client related social issues.About youYou are a compassionate and
dedicated Social Worker who thrives on providing support to vulnerable clients.
You will hold an appropriate degree or equivalent qualification which provides
eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.You will bring high level
interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution skills and the ability to




communicate with clients, members of the legal profession, other members of the
family dispute resolution community, professional staff of different
disciplines, administrative staff and staff of other agencies both orally and
in writing.You will demonstrate:Experience in working with parties who are at high risk of exposure to abuse including from family and domestic violence, neglect, sexual abuse and physical harm.Theoretical and practical knowledge of family counselling, child development and family dispute resolution issues and the availability and effectiveness of alternative agencies and support systems in the community.Experience in early assessment for clients and quality improvement programs.Experience in complex casework and exercising proper and accurate file management.Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.Ability to exercise initiative, analyse complex problems and implement practical solutions towards an amicable solution to client problems.
Salary Range
$94,997 - $******* per annum pro rata plus 12%
superannuation and leave loading.
As a not-for-profit organisation, Legal Services is able to offer its employees attractive salary sacrifice arrangements, including up to $15,900 pre-tax Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) year for general living expenses.
Term of Employment
24 month temporary contract available at the AHP2




classification level.Workplace BenefitsWe provide a range of financial and non-financial benefits to our employees that include:The opportunity to work alongside passionate and dedicated colleagues in a supportive workplace that is concerned about employee well-being.Generous salary sacrifice benefits through Smart Salary (as outlined above).
Flexible working arrangements.Payment of Practising Certificate for legal staff.Payment of relevant Professional memberships.Support for employees and their family through our inclusive Employee Assistance Program.Supported training and development opportunities in areas including working with vulnerable clients, cultural sensitivity and trauma informed practice.Access to a comprehensive in-house legal Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program.Contemporary workplace accommodation.Career development opportunities within the team and the organisation.Payment of employment screening checks.Access to Fitness Passport: a workplace health and fitness program that give you and your family access to wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.
Next Steps
To apply for this role, you will need to click on the Apply now button.
Have your resume, preferably in a PDF version ready to be attached and a cover letter.
All applications are to be submitted by 27/09/2026 at 11:59 PM.
Should you require any further information please direct your query to Nicole Theodorou, Senior Social Worker and Team Leader on **************.Please refer to the position description for more detail.
We welcome applications from everyone.
We are an inclusive employer, and support diversity and inclusion by recognising our staff for their unique qualities, ideas, and insights.
Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time.
Applicants are encouraged to discuss the versatile working arrangements for this role.

📌 Ahp2 Family Social Worker (Adelaide)
🏢 Government Of South Australia
📍 Adelaide