Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 15th Dec 2021
- Brisbane & Gold Coast > Brisbane
As part of the next stage of evolution for the benefit of our clients, a number of legal services practice management roles have been created to strengthen core capability and capacity.
There has never been a more dynamic time: an unprecedented demand for our services by clients, new government funding for core, essential services and an active fundraising program.
Reporting to the CEO, the Practice Director, Outreach is responsible for portfolio practice management – outreach services through strong leadership, professional supervision, and mentoring to a dedicated team and their wellbeing. You will also manage your own caseload.
Adaptable and flexible, expected to provide a leadership and co-ordination approach in the development and review of WLSQ’s outreach suite of services, pathways and client access to legal service provision. This includes overseeing the Legal Volunteers Program.
You will work closely with other areas of the Service, including our Social Work team underscored by open communication, high involvement, and collaboration.
A competitive package will be offered commensurate to skills and experience.
Employees of WLSQ can access generous salary packaging benefits (more take-home pay) and leave.
To support your application submission, please request a Candidate Brief via [email protected], using the subject line: Practice Director, Outreach enquiry via EthicalJobs.
Pre-employment screening for the successful candidate will include credential checking, National Police Certificate, psychometric assessment. Current driver’s license is required and own car preferred. Proof of COVID-19 full vaccination, unless medical exemption, is a condition of employment.
Women’s Legal Service Queensland (WLSQ) is a for- purpose, specialist community legal centre providing free legal and social support services to women in the areas of family law, domestic violence, child protection, financial abuse legal protection and some areas of sexual assault.
We are based in Brisbane and with offices in Caboolture and Gold Coast.
Our Mission: Accessible legal and social justice for a safer world for women and children.
Our Values: Care, Respect, Inclusivity, Accountability, Collaboration.
If you wish to contribute in this important capacity, please apply.
WLSQ has an exemption under the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 that allows for the employment of women only.