At a Glance
- Tasks: Support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients in navigating the legal system.
- Company: Join ATSILS QLD, a leading not-for-profit dedicated to justice for Indigenous communities.
- Benefits: Salary sacrifice options, supported learning, and competitive pay above the award.
- Other info: Opportunity to grow in a dynamic environment with a focus on community support.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills, reliable driving, and computer proficiency required.
The predicted salary is between 46885 - 57303 $ per year.
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Legal Service Qld – Ipswich QLD
For Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates only.
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:
- Ability to Salary Sacrifice
- Supported Learning and Development
Essential to our service is the Court Support Officer role. Across Queensland we have over 50 Court Support Officers including our amazing Field Officers (remote locations) who are the crucial link between our clients and Legal Practitioners.
Responsibilities include:
- Aid clients prepare for Court (Criminal Law support)
- Help with paperwork, legal forms, court documents, data entry
- Communicate between our Legal Practitioners and our clients
- Drive our car, sometimes outside of Maroochydore to communities to assist our Legal Practitioners and clients
- Contribute to our 24/7 after-hours on-call service by roster
About you: Being a good role model to community members is an ideal quality, as is an understanding of our clients' rights in seeking justice. You need to be a steady driver, and you need to be reliable and resilient. Computer skills are essential. We offer a strong opportunity to make a difference for our people entering the criminal justice system. You do not need to be studying law or justice to do a great job here with us.
You are required to have a current Queensland Government Blue Card and a National Police Criminal Record check prior to commencing work with our people or accessing any client file, database record or attending Court.
Court Support Officer – Ipswich employer: Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Legal Service Qld
ATSILS QLD LTD is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and family-friendly work environment for Legal Practitioners passionate about social justice. With flexible working hours, generous salary packaging, and access to free Continuing Professional Development, employees are empowered to grow their skills while making a meaningful impact in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Join us at our new Caboolture office and be part of a dedicated team committed to upholding justice and human rights.
Contact Details:
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Legal Service Qld Recruitment Team
