family law specialist - based in hobart tasmania.

Our client is a dedicated Family Violence Prevention Legal Service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in Tasmania. They address the legal needs and facilitate non-legal wrap around support for victims and survivors of family violence. They seek to empower their clients by providing choice and voice, with self-determination being central to how they design and deliver their service and engage with clients, and communities.

Our client is seeking an experienced family lawyer based in Hobart with an understanding of trauma, and excellent people and communication skills. 

What we are looking for

• Experience working as an advocate and caseworker in family law, family violence, and child safety matters.
• Demonstrated experience or willingness to learn how to apply a strong trauma-informed legal practice.
• Capacity to work closely with other stakeholders and organisations; taking a holistic, victim-centric approach to address client needs and improve legal outcomes.
• Knowledge or a commitment to understand the social issues faced by members of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and the unique challenges of family violence victim/survivors or an ability to quickly understand this context.
• A team player, working positively with colleagues and external stakeholders.
• Strong personal drive, initiative and resilience.

What is on offer

• A competitive salary is on offer, with the option to increase your take-home pay by way of salary sacrifice.
• The team also enjoys generous leave provisions and flexible work arrangements.

Requirements

The successful candidate will need to be able to practice law in Tasmania, undergo a National Police Check, and hold or successfully apply for a Working with Vulnerable Persons card. You must also have the right to work in Australia. 

If you are a Family Law specialist looking for a rewarding role based in Hobart - Tasmania, we would like to hear from you. Alternatively, feel free to reach out to Heather for a confidential chat on 0436 481 226 or email heather.smith@randstad.com.au ...