This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced administrator, preferably with experience working in a busy high-volume processing environment or legal administration role, to take on a position helping vulnerable and disadvantaged Queenslanders secure funding for legal assistance.
Job details Position status: Permanent, Temporary
Position type: Flexible full-time
Occupational group: Administration
Classification: AO4
Workplace Location:
Job ad reference: QLD/608171
Closing date: 05-Jan-2025
Yearly salary: $87789 - $96216
Fortnightly salary: $3365 - $3688
Job duration: Permanent and temporary vacancies available
Responsibilities Analyse, assess and process applications in line with approved funding criteria and tests in relation to a client's eligibility to receive funding for legal representation.
Gather additional information to support and verify application details.
Assist clients, legal practitioners and other stakeholders in relation to grants of aid.
Maintain files including preparing file notes, submissions, data entry, regular review and finalisation.
About you: The successful candidate will have Ability to accurately analyse, comprehend and interpret funding criteria and apply tests and procedures to make and document decisions.
Knowledge of legal practices, procedures and terminology.
Ability to communicate effectively with clients with complex needs, colleagues and internal/external stakeholders and have the ability to explain your decisions.
What we can offer you 36.25 hrs per week (full time hours).
12.75% employer super contributions.
Generous salary packaging available.
Study leave for approved work-related courses.
Interested?
If this opportunity sounds right for you, see the full position description below for how to apply now for your chance to make a positive impact and work for a supportive organisation that makes a difference.
Further information We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Documents Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
AO4 Grants Officer Position Description (PDF, 297KB) Applying for a role at Legal Aid Queensland (PDF, 441KB) LAQ Employee Benefits (PDF, 277KB) #J-18808-Ljbffr