About Queensland Indigenous Family Violence Legal Service

Queensland Indigenous Family Violence Legal Service (QIFVLS) is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander controlled, not-for-profit community legal practice that has been standing with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for more than 15 years.

Established in 2009, with offices in eight regions across Queensland.

We specialise in supporting victims experiencing domestic and family violence and sexual assault by delivering a combination of:

• Legal advice, casework and representation in domestic and family violence, family law, child protection, victims’ assistance, and related areas.
• Court and tribunal advocacy.
• Wellbeing and case management support, helping clients access housing, safety planning, income support and community services.
• Community legal education and prevention initiatives, working with schools, health services and local organisations to build safer futures.

To further strengthen our support services and respond to growing community needs, we are expanding with our dedicated Case Management Officers and Outreach Engagement Teams across Queensland. Enhancing our ability to provide holistic, wrap-around, culturally safe support by reaching more clients in regional and remote areas—ensuring no one is left behind.

Our team is committed to delivering culturally safe, holistic support to our clients.

Please note, that to perform this role, it is essential that the person who holds the position be an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person and is therefore a genuine occupational requirement under section 25, 104 and 105 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld).

For more information, please visit our website Home - QIFVLS

About the role
We are seeking motivated and passionate Lawyers to join our teams across Queensland in various legal roles, including as Principal Lawyers, managing teams.

As part of our legal team, you will:

Provide legal advice, casework, and representation in Family Law, Domestic & Family Violence, Child Protection, and Victims Assist Queensland matters

Advocate for clients across various Courts, Tribunals and Commissions

Work alongside, mentor and support Paralegals and Family Advocates, helping clients access, understand and navigate complex systems

Deliver community legal education and strengthen relationships with community organisations, government, and justice groups

Travel to regional and remote communities to provide essential legal assistance and attend regional and circuit courts

Strategically manage and develop teams to provide a positive and efficient legal service. (Principal Lawyers)

Our work is delivered in a culturally meaningful and trauma-informed way, ensuring clients feel supported, respected, and empowered throughout their legal journey.

Key responsibilities within our general lawyer roles include:

Conducting advocacy and casework with a client-focused approach

Preparing and filing legal documents and evidence within required timeframes

Managing client files in line with professional standards and risk management practices

Building trust with clients, stakeholders, and communities through respectful communication

Promoting QIFVLS by representing the organisation at meetings, forums, and community events

Benefits

Queensland Indigenous Family Violence Legal Service benefits are thoughtfully designed to support your wellbeing, empower your work-life balance, and provide meaningful opportunities for growth and development

15% superannuation contributions

Salary packaging options of up to $15,900 per annum (non-taxable fringe benefits)

Annual Christmas closure – including 5 paid gifted days from the Board of Directors

Paid Birthday Day Off – our gift to you

Q Leave – portal long service leave

Monthly professional supervision

Queensland Law Society Practising Certificate paid by QIFVLS

Travel allowance

4 weeks annual leave

17.5% leave loading

Bi-annual team building lunches

Annual wellbeing gift voucher

Ongoing professional development opportunities, including internal training, external workshops, and conferences

Opportunities to attend and engage in community events throughout the year

Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support your wellbeing

Opportunities to travel to community

Working with Children (Blue Card) reimbursement

National Police Check reimbursement

Uniforms provided