Indigenous Family Liaison – Court Support & Community Link

Federal Court of Australia; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 103,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Court of Australia seeks an Indigenous Family Liaison Officer to provide culturally informed in-Court support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples involved in family law matters.

You will support Judges and Registrars in Specialist Indigenous Lists, help litigants understand Court processes, and build partnerships with local communities. Role may be full-time or part-time, with travel to regional locations as needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to explain Court processes and services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
• Understand family law system or capacity to learn quickly.
• Experience supporting vulnerable individuals and families.
• Ability to work autonomously with guidance when required.
• Awareness of language and cultural needs including interpreter services.

Responsibilities

• Explain Court processes and requirements to litigants.
• Attend Court hearings and explain processes to litigants.
• Assist litigants with the filing of Court documents.
• Support participation in Court Children’s Service events and dispute resolution events.
• Engage with the Court to provide contextual information about cultural obligations.
• Connect litigants to legal and community-based supports.
• Engage with internal stakeholders and working groups.

Skills

Explain Court processes

Cultural awareness

Family law knowledge

Support vulnerable individuals

Autonomous work

Job description

Federal Court of Australia seeks an Indigenous Family Liaison Officer to provide culturally informed in-Court support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples involved in family law matters.

You will support Judges and Registrars in Specialist Indigenous Lists, help litigants understand Court processes, and build partnerships with local communities. Role may be full-time or part-time, with travel to regional locations as needed.