We are seeking highly capable candidates who are enthusiastic, driven and motivated to assist in achieving the Courts' objectives and perform the key functions of an Indigenous Family Liaison Officer. Indigenous Family Liaison Officers provide in-Court support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples faced with family breakdown and/or who are accessing various services provided by the Courts. Indigenous Family Liaison Officers are also responsible for representing the Courts to the community. They are responsible for explaining the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples to the Courts and to other service providers. This an exciting opportunity to aid the Courts in ensuring improved safety outcomes and access to justice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander litigants and families. The key duties of the position include The position primarily supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples to understand the role of the Courts in family law matters, as well as ensuring that litigants attend Court events and provide support when interacting with the Courts' processes. The Indigenous Family Liaison Officers can link Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples with key legal and community-based services. Indigenous Family Liaison Officers are also responsible for representing the Courts to the community. They are responsible for explaining the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples to the Courts and to other service providers. They are required to develop and maintain collaborative partnerships with local colleagues inside the Courts, as well as establish and maintain external networks. The successful applicant will have: The ability to provide information to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders communities about how the Courts work and how to access their services. An understanding of the family law system. Experience providing support to highly vulnerable parties and children. An understanding of the impartiality of the Courts and the ability to provide support to litigants with that in mind. Proven ability to work effectively and autonomously with guidance from more senior members of the Courts. Court experience preferred but not essential.
