Job Description

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- Position status Permanent,Temporary
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- Position type Flexible full-time
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- Occupational group Justice & Legal
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- Classification PO5
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- Workplace Location North West Qld
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- Job ad reference QLD/702573
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- Closing date 11-Oct-2026
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- Yearly salary $133603 - $143126
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- Fortnightly salary $5212 - $5486
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- Contact person Lachlan Robertson
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- Contact details (07) 4437 4907 Access the National Relay Service
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Key Details:

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- This position is Permanent Full time, but a Temporary appointment may be considered for the right applicant.
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- Reimbursement or payment of relocation costs may be considered on appointment of successful applicant in accordance with the Transfer and Appointment Expenses Directive 11/11
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The successful candidate will play an integral role in the following:

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- Represent clients, including preparing matters, instructing counsel and personally appearing as an advocate in family law, domestic and family violence, child protection and related matters.
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- If a member of the Independent Children's Lawyer and Separate Representative panels, you may act in the child's best interest in family law and child protection matters.
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- Provide duty lawyer services, legal information, advice and referrals.
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- Help the Principal Lawyer to guide and develop the legal skills of staff within the team, Legal Aid Queensland staff state-wide and external practitioners.
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- Provide advice on and contribute to changes in policies, procedures and systems, and undertake operational reporting requirements, as required.
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- Develop and provide continuing professional development to Legal Aid Queensland staff and preferred suppliers and contribute to community legal education of external stakeholders.
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- Contribute to submissions and support the Principal Lawyer and directorate to lead Legal Aid Queensland's contributions to policy, procedure, law reform and legal service delivery initiatives.
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- Help maintain networks with relevant external stakeholders.
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- Contribute to operational and team planning and suggest improvements to work practices.
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About You:

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- You have knowledge and experience in preparing, representing and advocating in a diverse range of matters including complex family law, domestic and family violence, child protection and related matters.
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- You have knowledge of and comply with the practice and procedure of the relevant areas of law and ethical standards.
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- You communicate in a explicit, concise and articulate manner, offer convincing rationale, negotiate persuasively and have the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders including clients with complex needs using the principles of trauma informed practice.
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What we offer you

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- Generous salary packaging
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- 5 weeks leave per year
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- 36.25 hrs per week (full time hours)
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- 12.75% employer super contributions
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- Flexible working hours
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- Study leave for approved work-related courses.
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- Locality Allowance
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Further informationn

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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📌 Senior Family Lawyer (Mt Isa) (Mount Isa)
🏢 North West Queensland
📍 Mount Isa