ABOUT LEGAL AID NSW

 
Legal Aid NSW is the largest legal aid agency in Australia, comprising of a Central Sydney office and 25 regional offices in metropolitan and regional centres across NSW and a number of specialist services and advice clinics. Working at Legal Aid NSW provides the opportunity to support people with disabilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women and children, Indigenous people and people with mental illness who may experience difficulties when enforcing and defending their rights.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Client Assessment and Referral Consultant you will:

 

• Provide clinical expertise to address the sociolegal needs of legally aided clients.

• Undertake complex and comprehensive assessments and provide a consultancy role to legal officers regarding the sociolegal needs of clients and prepare detailed reports for solicitors and Courts, making recommendations where appropriate.

 

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for an experienced, self motivated professional who:

• Has strong communication skills coupled with ability to consult with internal and external stakeholders• Has extensive experience in mental health• Experience in making referrals and offering support to persons with mental illness

• Thrives working in a team environment and works well with others

• Experience with Guardianship Board, Mental Health Tribunal will be highly regarded

• Experience in reporting to Courts, Tribunals or Mental Health Review Board will be highly regarded

       

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS  

 

 

 

• Willingness to undertake a Criminal Record Check and/or working with Children Check

 

• Australian or NZ citizenship, Australian Permanent Resident or hold a valid working visa  

 

• Hold a Social Work Degree and be eligible for membership to the AASW

 

HOW TO APPLY

Applications MUST be submitted online through www.iworkfor.nsw.gov.au to be considered. No late applications will be accepted.

 

Applicants should read the Role Description and consider the Focus Capabilities and Key Accountabilities when preparing their resume and cover letter.

Applicants are requested to attach:

• current resume / curriculum vitae (CV) (maximum 5 pages)

• cover letter (maximum 2 pages) responding to the following two questions:

 

1. Describe your experience in working with clients with complex needs, outlining your understanding of issues for people with a mental illness?

 

 2. What types of services and support may such a client require and what obstacle might you encounter when arranging access to these services?

The selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining capability and suitability for the role.

This recruitment will be used to fill any current vacancies and may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future vacancies that may arise over the next 12 months.

 

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Legal Aid NSW welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds, including people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTI community, culturally diverse people and other diverse communities.

 

Legal Aid NSW provides dignified access to accommodate the diverse needs of our community. We acknowledge and support the access needs of people with visible and invisible disabilities, as such all of our offices are accessible. 

 

If you require a reasonable adjustment in order to participate in the recruitment process, or you are looking for general information about our reasonable adjustment process, please contact our team via email, and advise your preferred method of communication: erecruitment@legalaid.nsw.gov.au.

 

FURTHER INFORMATION

• Part-time Temporary opportunity at Burwood up to 20 August 2020 (21HPW) with possibility of extension to September 2020

• Enquiries: Jennifer Brown on (02) 4725 4681 or email: jennifer.brown@legalaid.nsw.gov.au 
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