Administration Officer (Targeted: First Nations)

This is a targeted position. As an equal opportunity measure, under section 105 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 it is a requirement that the incumbent be Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

Legal Aid Queensland (LAQ) is committed to becoming an employer of choice for First Nations peoples. Please note that this position works with all clients, not predominately or exclusively with First Nations clients.

Join the team in our Brisbane office in a role that offers work/life balance and career progression.

The Grants Division (Brisbane and regional offices) administers funding for legal services in line with federal and state government funding priorities. The Division processes more than 44,000 new legal aid applications each year and manages ongoing files to finalisation.

As an administration officer you will liaise with clients and solicitors about their request for review of a decision about an application for legal aid, or contribution towards the costs of an Independent Children’s Lawyer.

You will also provide administrative support to the external review, financial and compliance management functions of the division.

About you

• You have attention to detail and demonstrated administrative experience following procedures from start to finish.
• You communicate effectively with clients with complex needs, colleagues and internal/external stakeholders.
• You have experience using a range of information technology systems and can demonstrate the ability to learn new systems quickly.
• You have the ability to adapt to changing priorities and are able to work both independently and as part of a team.

Why work for us

• 36.25 hrs per week (full time hours)
• 12.75% employer super contributions
• Flexible working hoursGenerous salary packaging available
• Study leave for approved work-related courses.

See the attached documents for more information.

First Nations employees

• Supportive cultural connections with monthly catch-ups to have a yarn
• First Nations mentoring programFree confidential counselling sessions for you and immediate family members with a First Nations provider
• Annual First Nations conferenceFlexible work arrangements and cultural leave
• Dedicated clerkships, graduate programs and transitionprograms for First Nations people
• Opportunities to consult on First Nations work being done

See the attached documents for more information.

Contact: Contact:

Barbara Nicolaou (Grants Manager) 3917 0958

Luke Sarra, Principal Consultant (First Nations Employment) luke.sarra@legalaid.qld.gov.au

Closes: 12 January 2025

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