# Senior Lawyer (Counselling Notes Protect)Legal Aid (Organisation site) Brisbane## Job details| | || --
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- || Position status | Permanent || Position type | Full-time || Occupational group | Justice & Legal || Classification | PO5 || Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City || Job ad reference | QLD/ || Closing date | 15-Nov-2026 || Yearly salary | $
- $ || Job duration | || Contact person | Alison Dewar || Contact details | Access the National Relay Service |###

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 a legal professional to take on a position at Legal Aid Queensland (LAQ) and deliver high-quality legal services to vulnerable and disadvantaged Queenslanders. The work undertaken by this role is challenging, complex and rewarding.
As a Senior Lawyer you will advocate for and represent complainants of sexual assault in Queensland State Courts where applications are filed seeking protected counselling communications.In this role you will:* Assist complainants of sexual assault, by providing legal advice, reviewing records and advocacy in Queensland State Court proceedings where applications are filed to access protected counselling communications.
* Provide legal information and task assistance to counselling services and Queensland Police Service during the investigation stage of sexual assault complaints.
* Help co-ordinate the Counselling Notes Protect Service,



contribute to operational and team planning and suggest improvements to work practices.
* Develop and maintain referral pathways and networks with the Women's Legal Service, other relevant external stakeholders in government, the community and the justice system.
* Develop and provide continuing professional development and community legal education regarding sexual assault counselling privilege legislation and related matters.
* Provide duty lawyer services, legal information, advice and referrals across family law services.### Working for Legal Aid QueenslandWe'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 familySee the attached LAQ Employee Perks 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
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* your resume/CV that details your relevant experience, work history and qualifications; and
* the details of two referees.
Closes 11:59pm, Sunday 15 November 2026

📌 Senior Lawyer (Brisbane)
🏢 Legal Aid
📍 Brisbane